Monitoring & Documentation

While civil society in Saudi Arabia has largely been silenced, and individuals communicating with the outside world are at high risk of reprisals, we maintain an extensive network of sources that enables us to closely monitor human rights violations on the ground and bring them to the attention of the international community.

Monitoring & Documentation Saudi Arabia: Authorities must release Yemeni Writer Marwan Al-Muraisy

On 01 June 2018, security forces arrested Al-Muraisy from his home and transferred him to an unknown location.

2018-09-26

Monitoring & Documentation Saudi authorities arrest rights activist Yasser Al-Ayyaf, having failed to goad him into violence

The Saudi authorities have opened a new line of attack with the arrest of human rights activist Yasser bin Abdullah al-Ayyaf.

2018-08-03

Monitoring & Documentation Human rights defenders Samar Badawi, Nasima al-Sada and Amal al-Harbi arrested by Saudi authorities

At 1 a.m. on Monday morning, July 30, 2018, the Saudi authorities raided the home of Samar Badawi, a peaceful defender of human rights.

2018-08-01

Monitoring & Documentation Saudi government to show videos it claims are proof of three groups seeking to overthrow regime

The Saudi authorities continue their campaign of mass arrests, affecting many sectors of society.

2018-07-10

Monitoring & Documentation Saudi Arabia’s Public Prosecutor says the arrested human rights activists have confessed to having contacts with foreign entities

Saudi Arabia’s Public Prosecutor says the arrested human rights activists have confessed to having contacts with foreign entities.

2018-06-02

Monitoring & Documentation 5 years jail for Mohammed al-Hudaif for legitimately expressing views

The Specialised Criminal Court in Riyadh has sentenced Dr Mohammed al-Hudaif to five years in prison followed by a further five-year travel ban and a ban on social media.

2018-06-01

Monitoring & Documentation Torture on the rise in Saudi prisons, as Dr Musa al-Qarni’s condition deteriorates

ALQST has observed a sharp increase in the practice of torture and other forms of ill-treatment in prisons and detention centres in Saudi Arabia.

2018-06-01

Monitoring & Documentation Latest crackdown targets top names in Saudi human rights movement

In their latest crackdown on human rights activists, the Saudi authorities have arrested a number of prominent campaigners, accusing them of asking states and organisations abroad to pressure the regime.

2018-05-19

Monitoring & Documentation Four years after the arrest of Alaa Brinji for expressing his opinion: Saudi Arabia remains a prison for journalists

Four years after the arrest of Alaa Brinji for expressing his opinion: Saudi Arabia remains a prison for journalists.

2018-05-15

Monitoring & Documentation Key witness in Nukhaifi case says evidence was faked

A key witness in the case against detained human rights activist Essa al-Nukhaifi has denied all knowledge of evidence presented in court as testimony by him against Nukhaifi, which he says was falsified.

2018-04-19

Monitoring & Documentation Activist Nukhaifi writes to the Crown Prince: It’s time for genuine reform

Essa al-Nukhaifi, a campaigner for reform, has written to Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman from Mecca General Penitentiary calling for a number of urgent reforms.

2018-02-28

Monitoring & Documentation Human rights activist Noha al-Balawi has been held in detention for 17 days, and the Saudi authorities are giving out misinformation about her

At 12:00 noon on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 the Saudi authorities detained a relative of social and human rights activist Noha al-Balawi as someone who was related to Noha and knew her well.

2018-02-08

Monitoring & Documentation Terrorism court hands down seven- and 14-year jail sentences for starting a human rights group

This morning, January 25, 2018, the Specialised Criminal Court (SCC) handed down jail sentences for rights activist Abdullah al-Atawi and Mohamed al-Oteibi.

2018-01-26