Supporters of businessman Osama AlHasani say he is expected to face court on Wednesday, and that they view the case as political

Australian consular officials say they are seeking to help an Australian citizen who has been detained in Morocco, as human rights activists raised fears the man may be extradited to Saudi Arabia.

Supporters of the businessman Dr Osama AlHasani – a dual Australian and Saudi citizen – said he was expected to face court in Morocco on Wednesday, having been detained shortly after he arrived there on 8 February.

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The issue is really urgent and there is threat upon his life. We reassert that he has no relation to any political opposition activity. pic.twitter.com/z7FL32nnzT

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