Nearly a dozen Saudi women’s rights activists, most of them imprisoned, attended third court session and were told trials will last two more weeks.
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3 Saudi Rights Activists Temporarily Released
Three Saudi women’s rights activists have been temporarily released after 10 months in prison, sources familiar with case told Associated Press on Thursday.
Prominent Saudi Human Rights Defender Al-Qahtani Abused In Prison
Prominent human rights defender Dr. Mohammed Al-Qahtani continues to be ill-treated in Al-Ha’ir criminal prison in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia.
Court Hearing for Saudi Women Activists Draws World Criticism
A court hearing in Saudi Arabia for women activists is drawing some international criticism for perceived flaws in the kingdom’s human rights record.
Detained Saudi Women’s Rights Activists Brought to Court
Women’s rights activists in Saudi Arabia appeared in a closed-door court hearing Wednesday on unknown charges after being detained in a crackdown last year.
Saudi Arabian Women Human Rights Defender Al-Hathloul on Trial
Al-Hathloul was initially held in incommunicado and has been denied access to all legal support. She has also reportedly been subjected to severe torture.
Hala Al-Dosari selected as Washington Post’s first Jamal Khashoggi Fellow
Hala Al-Dosari, Saudi academic and researcher, selected as 1st “Washington Post” Jamal Khashoggi Fellow named after Saudi journalist murdered on 02 October.
UN Rights Experts: Saudi Laws Stifle Dissent and Women Activists
Saudi Arabia is using its counter terrorism laws to silence activists, including women, in violation of international law guaranteeing freedom of speech.
Over 50 Human Rights Groups Call for Release of Saudi Rights Defenders
Over 50 human rights groups in Saudi Arabia stand together in demanding for the immediate and unconditional release of Saudi women human rights defenders.
Saudi Arabia Charges Women’s Rights Activists, No Mention of Torture
Leading women’s rights activists who have been detained following arrests that began in May 2018 would face charges and be put on trial.