Monitoring & Documentation
Human rights activist Mohammed al-Rabiah brutally tortured and at risk of lengthy prison sentence
ALQST has learned that human rights activist Mohammed al-Rabiah was subjected to brutal torture in detention, including beatings, electric shocks, and being hung upside down.
2021-03-23
Monitoring & Documentation
Torture in Saudi Arabia: Worrying New Trends
A new report presents a detailed investigation into torture in Saudi Arabia, and documents worrying new trends in the practice since Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman came to power in 2017.
2021-03-17
Monitoring & Documentation
Last-ditch call to halt the extradition of Osama al-Hasani, which puts him in grave danger
ALQST has learned that Osama al-Hasani is still in prison in Morocco, following a Moroccan court’s decision on 10 March 2021 to hand him over to the Saudi authorities.
2021-03-16
Monitoring & Documentation
Egyptian businessman’s continuing detention sounds cautionary note for foreign investors
ALQST has learned that Egyptian businessman Sulaiman Labib Sulaiman, a foreign investor resident in Saudi Arabia, is still being held arbitrarily in Jazan Prison despite documented court orders for his release.
2021-03-15
Monitoring & Documentation
More than 30 prisoners of conscience go on hunger strike in protest over harassment
More than 30 prisoners of conscience have been on hunger strike since 6 March 2021 in protest over harassment in al-Ha’ir Prison in Riyadh.
2021-03-12
Monitoring & Documentation
Extradition of Dr Osama al-Hasani poses grave risk to his life
A Moroccan court’s decision to extradite Dr Osama al-Hasani to Saudi Arabia poses a grave danger to his life and safety.
2021-03-11
Monitoring & Documentation
Key details emerge of preacher Sulaiman al-Dowaish’s torture ordeal in royal palace basement
ALQST recently obtained and has now confirmed information that preacher Sulaiman al-Dowaish was brutally tortured by high-ranking officials following his disappearance in 2016.
2021-03-03
Monitoring & Documentation
Dozens of Palestinians and Jordanians, many in deteriorating health, scheduled for sentencing in Saudi court on political charges
Verdicts are expected to be handed down on 68 Palestinians and Jordanians associated with the Palestinian cause at the next session of their mass trial in the Specialised Criminal Court (SCC) in Riyadh.
2021-02-24
Monitoring & Documentation
Six activists, including Israa al-Ghomgham, sentenced to lengthy prison terms
On 10 February 2021, the Specialised Criminal Court (SCC) in Riyadh sentenced six activists, including human rights activist Israa al-Ghomgham, to lengthy prison terms.
2021-02-17
Monitoring & Documentation
Two women human rights defenders conditionally released, while others still face trial
On 10 February 2021, woman human rights defender (WHRD) Loujain al-Hathloul was conditionally released by the Saudi authorities after spending over 1,000 days in prison.
2021-02-15
Monitoring & Documentation
Saudi rulers failed in 2020 to persuade the world that their reforms address deep human rights concerns
Saudi Arabia’s rulers failed to persuade the world in 2020 that their reform programme was tackling human rights concerns, as violations and repression went on unabated, ALQST’s latest report concludes.
2021-01-28
Monitoring & Documentation
Mohammed al-Qahtani ends his 10-day prison hunger strike as the authorities say they will meet demands
Prominent human rights defender Mohammed al-Qahtani has ended his hunger strike in prison, which he started on 19 December 2020.
2020-12-30
Monitoring & Documentation
Court documents highlight gross judicial flaws in Loujain al-Hathloul’s trial
As human rights defender Loujain al-Hathloul’s grossly unfair trial continues, ALQST has reviewed court documents which once again highlight the spurious nature of the charges she is facing.
2020-12-27
Monitoring & Documentation
Amendments to the indictment in Loujain al-Hathloul’s trial reveal the Saudi authorities’ fabrications and the politicisation of the judiciary
The family of human rights defender Loujain al-Hathloul have published the amended indictment against her by the Public Prosecution at the first session of her trial in the Specialised Criminal Court (SCC).
2020-12-12
Monitoring & Documentation
Flawed trials of jailed activists as Saudi authorities’ crackdown intensifies
New trial proceedings have commenced before the Specialised Criminal Court in Riyadh for several activists, including Khaled al-Omair, Mohamed al-Oteibi and those arrested in April 2019.
2020-12-01
Monitoring & Documentation
Women’s rights activists appear in court as authorities escalate repression
On 25 November 2020, women’s rights activists Loujain al-Hathloul, Nassima al-Sadah, Samar Badawi and Nouf Abdulaziz were brought before the Criminal Court in Riyadh.
2020-11-26
