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Scottish engineer who was held in Iraqi prison facing extradition to Qatar over a bank debt was released, according to a human rights charity that campaigned for his freedom.

Brian Glendinning, 43 who contract was signed with work at the BP refinery in Iraq, was arrested on Interpol red notice at Baghdad airport on 12-th of September.

Glendinning of Kincardine in Fife has been informed on arrest that the Interpol notice was issued by Qatar over supposed debt debt to the National Bank of Qatar.

Radha Stirling, Founder of the Interpol and Extradition Reform (Ipex) initiative, a spokesman for Glendinning said. family are currently organization of flights, and it is hoped that he could be home as soon like a Monday night.

“Mr. Glendinning’s lawyer Tahsin Alchaabawi gave us in good news this morning. It was an emotional moment for his family and i couldn’t be happier for Glendinnings,” she said.

However, Sterling said Qatar has not confirmed whether the Interpol red notice has been removed, so it could still be risk what 43-year- the old one can be arrested on the way back to Scotland.

Sterling has previously said that Qatar has history of abuse of Interpol system and what use of red notice in Glendinning case should perceived as warning to football fans travel to the country for world championship this month.

Glendinning brother John said he lived in “nasty” conditions in Iraqi prison and his beard has grown since “there was only one communal razor in in jail and he wasn’t going to use what.”

He added: “He in Hotel. i saw the photo of his with beer and I’m so happy it’s free.

“It was very emotional for in family. Even our father tears up and he never cries. Kimberly (partner of Brian Glendinning), children, they can breathe again. now this just hours until they are together.”

Now there will be a class action lawsuit against Interpol for what ipex says is “persistent and repetitive” abuse of powerSterling said.

She is added: “Iraq was furnished with Certificate from the National Bank of Qatar last week before prove extradition was over bank debt.

“Consumer debt does not meet the criteria for extradition, but it is very likely that Iraq would have succumbed to pressure from Qatar and handed over over However.

“Brian is free thanks to the combination of lobbying and media efforts, negotiations and settlement debt with QNB and strong diplomatic missions.”

representative for Foreign and Commonwealth development office confirmed that it provides consular support in Glendinning.

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