They have been
sentenced to death by a Qatar court on undisclosed charges
There is optimism mixed with apprehension
among the kin of the veterans ahead of the hearing in the court of appeal.
Family members of most of the veterans are already in Doha according to media
reports.
"The
wives and children have been able to meet the veterans in person. A few of the
veterans are failing in health, which is a cause of concern. They are hoping to
hear the news of their repatriation, but unless it is announced, there will be
apprehension too," said a source.
"The
reason why these eight were not considered for being pardoned on Qatar’s
National Day (December 18) was because
of the upcoming appeal on December 28.