Sheikh Ali Salman and two other men, all members of now-outlawed Al-Wefaq movement had been acquitted by the criminal court on charges of spying for Qatar.
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Artists Amid Mosul Ruins Reclaim Iraqi City’s Cultural Life
In a bold move, a community of Iraqi artists and activists have defied fears of fresh attacks to hold weekly book markets and photography exhibitions.
Saudi-hired Lobbyists Give Millions To Influence Congress
U.S. lobbyists on Saudi Arabia’s payroll gave more than $2.3 million to political campaigns as they mounted a massive influence operation.
Fiancée of Jamal Khashoggi Calls on Saudis to Hand Over His Body
The fiancée of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi says Saudi authorities know where Khashoggi’s body is and called on them to reveal its whereabouts.
Saudi Arabia Urged To Halt Six Imminent Executions
U.N human rights experts called on Saudi Arabia to halt the imminent execution of six men sentenced to death for activities related to the 2011 Arab Spring.
Leading Journalists Demand Justice For Jamal Khashoggi
Leading journalists from around the world pay tribute to Jamal Khashoggi, the Saudi Arabian journalist murdered in Istanbul this month.
VIDEO: How Erdogan Holds Power by Weaponizing Turkish Media
In every country, the media does not need to be bias it is meant to favor every individual in the society whither majority or minority.
Son of Jamal Khashoggi Arrives in US From Saudi Arabia
A U.S. news report says Salah bin Jamal Khashoggi, son of the Saudi journalist slain in Saudi Arabia’s consulate in Istanbul, has arrived the United States.
VIDEO: Fatah And Hamas Quashing Palestinian Dissent With Torture
Citizens of Palestine, under either Hamas or Fatah rule, enjoy neither natural nor legal rights. They are not allowed to air out their opinions.
Another Activist Detained In Iran’s Crackdown On Teachers Unions
Hashem Khastar, unionist representing teachers in Iran’s northeastern Razavi Khorasan province, detained in Iran this year while promoting teachers’ rights.