Saudi Jail Phd Student: Saudi Arabia sentenced a women's rights activist to 34 years in prison Monday over her Twitter activity. Saudi woman jailed for Twitter- Saudi Jail Student for 34 years
Saudi Jail Phd Student: Saudi Arabia sentenced a women's rights activist to 34 years in prison Monday over her Twitter activity. | ||
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Why it matters: The case against Salma al-Shehab marks the country's longest sentence against an activist, renewing fears among government critics, the Post writes. | ||
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The big picture: The charges are accusations frequently used against activists in the kingdom who speak up against the status quo, the Post writes. | ||
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Details: Al-Shehab was detained in January 2021 while on vacation in Saudi Arabia. | ||
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By the numbers: She was initially given a six-year sentence but that was increased to 34 years after she appealed the initial conviction. | ||
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What they're saying: The European Saudi Organization for Human Rights called the sentence against al-Shehab "unprecedented and dangerous." | ||
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Of note: The U.S. State Department said Wednesday that it's "studying" the case, CNN reported. | ||
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