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Saad Ibrahim Almadi
Human Rights

Saudi court jails US citizen for 16 years over critical tweets – family

October 18, 2022 World Justice News 0
A US national held in Saudi Arabia has received a 16-year jail sentence for writing tweets critical of the government, his son has told the BBC. Saad Ibrahim Almadi, 72, who also has Saudi citizenship, […]
Salma al-Shehab
Human Rights

Salma al-Shehab: Concern for Saudi student jailed for 34 years over tweets

August 18, 2022 World Justice News 0
Leeds University has expressed deep concern for one of its PhD students who has been jailed for 34 years in Saudi Arabia over critical tweets. Salma al-Shehab, 34, a Saudi citizen and mother of two, […]
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Saudi Prince Executed For Murder

October 19, 2016 World Justice News 0
A Saudi prince has been executed for shooting a man dead during a mass brawl three years ago outside Riyadh. Prince Turki bin Saud al-Kabir was put to death in the capital. No details were […]

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Brian Mundubile
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Zambian opposition leader detained by police over treason allegations

August 30, 2026 0
Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile, who had gone into hiding after disputing the recent presidential election result, has been detained over allegations of treason. The official results from the 13 August poll showed that incumbent […]
Osman Kavala
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European rights court orders Turkey to free imprisoned businessman

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The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ordered Turkey to immediately release Osman Kavala, an activist and philanthropist who has been detained in prison for almost a decade. Kavala was sentenced to life behind […]
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France’s top court blocks social media ban for under-15s

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France’s top court has struck down a ban on social media for under-15s, saying it infringed upon freedom of expression. The legislation was backed by French lawmakers in July, making it the first European country […]
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