Male guardianship system in Saudi Arabia
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
Saudi activist Loujain al-Hathloul’s health deteriorates following hunger strike
Saudi women’s rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul launched a hunger strike last week after she was not allowed to meet her family members. Following the strike, she was allowed to do so but her health has declined
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