Lawyers for a dual Saudi and Australian citizen facing deportation from Morocco to Saudi Arabia have asked the UN to raise his case with the Moroccan authorities.

Osama al-Hasani was arrested on his arrival in Morocco last month in connection with an Interpol notice from Saudi Arabia, citing charges of theft - which he's denied.

A Moroccan court has now approved the extradition request.

Mr Hasani's wife and his supporters say they fear what might happen to him if he is sent back to Saudi Arabia.

Australian Osama al-Hasani to be extradited from Morocco to Saudi Arabia, amid fears for his safety https://t.co/adK9Ygle4Q

— Ian C Martlew (@IanMartlew) March 11, 2021