Personal information

  • Sex: Male
  • Date of birth: 1956
  • Area of activity: Academic , Cleric
  • Place of residence: Abha, Aseer

Arrest and jail information

  • Prison: Dhahban Central Prison, Jeddah
  • Date of arrest: 9 September 2017
  • Manner of arrest: In a raid on his home by security personnel

Trial information

  • Charges: Incitement to insult heads of state; supporting the Muslim Brotherhood; incitement to fight in conflict zones and join a terrorist entity
  • Court: Specialised Criminal Court (SCC)

Violations

  • Arbitrary arrest/ detention

Violation details

Kept in solitary confinement for prolonged period of time

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