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Exiled Leader Accuses Qatar of Terrorism, Seeks Reform

2/11/2026

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Khalid al-Hail, president of Qatar's National Democratic Party, criticized Qatar's regional role, calling it a "problem maker" and saying it supports terrorism while posing as a mediator.
He, currently in exile, announced plans for a government in exile to pressure the Qatari regime for reform.
Al-Hail accused Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of silencing dissent and urged sanctions against Qatar for support of Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood.

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Khalid al-Hail, president of Qatar's National Democratic Party, criticized Qatar's regional role, calling it a "problem maker" and saying it supports terrorism while posing as a mediator.
He, currently in exile, announced plans for a government in exile to pressure the Qatari regime for reform.
Al-Hail accused Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of silencing dissent and urged sanctions against Qatar for support of Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood.