Qatar to seek compensation for damages from Arab blockade
Source: Washington Post
DOHA, Qatar — Qatar’s government said Sunday it is forming a committee to pursue compensation for damages stemming from its isolation by four Arab countries.
Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Bahrain cut diplomatic ties and severed air, land and sea links with natural gas-rich Qatar last month, accusing it of a list of grievances including supporting extremism. Qatar has denied the allegations, and has characterized the bloc’s ultimatums as an affront to its sovereignty.
Qatari Public Prosecutor Ali Al-Marri told reporters in the Qatari capital, Doha, that the committee will handle claims made by private companies, public institutions and individuals.
He gave few details, but said the body would use both domestic and international mechanisms to seek compensation, and will hire overseas law firms to handle its claims.
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