Personal information
- Sex: Male
- Area of activity: Writer
- Place of residence: Riyadh
- Group:
Arrest and jail information
- Prison: Al-Ha’ir Prison, Riyadh
- Date of arrest: 4 April 2019
- Manner of arrest: In a raid on his home by forces of the State Security Presidency
Trial information
- Charges: Charges related to the right to freedom of expression
- Court: Specialised Criminal Court (SCC)
Violations
- Arbitrary arrest/ detention ,
- Denied access to a lawyer
Timeline
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08 March 2021 - A trial session was held. -
Between February and March 2021 - He was released on bail as a result of international pressure, but continues to face trial. -
21 December 2020 - His second trial session was held.
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30 September 2020 - His first trial session before the Specialised Criminal Court was held.
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04 April 2019 - He was arrested in a raid on his home by forces of the State Security Presidency.
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