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Saudi court sentences activist to decade in prison over social media posts
The sentencing of Abdullah Jelan continues the trend of long-term imprisonment of people critical or vocal on social media about freedom and rights in Saudi Arabia
Saudi women’s rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul released after 1001 days in prison
Her release as per a judge’s order also includes the conditions that she stay on probation for three years and refrain from travelling outside of Saudi Arabia for five years
Loujain al-Hathloul convicted and sentenced to nearly 6 years in prison; may be released in March
A Saudi court dealing with terrorism cases sentenced Loujain al-Hathloul to five years and 8 months in prison. The court suspended a part of the term and also backdated the term due to which she may be released in March
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