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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

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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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Australia court doubles payout for trans woman in landmark discrimination case

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