UN experts: Saudi Arabia Adopts a Pattern of Large-scale Arbitrary Arrests
Independent experts at the United Nations expressed their deep concern about Saudi Arabia’s use of “a pattern of large-scale arbitrary arrests” of individuals, including human rights defenders
Feb
The Public Prosecution in Saudi Arabia Calls Death Penalty for Saud Al-Faraj
In June 2021, the Public Prosecution in Saudi Arabia demanded the Hirabah sentence to be imposed against Saud Muhammad Al-Faraj.
Jan
Jeddah on the Map of Forced Evictions in Saudi Arabia
In January 2022, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia began a massive eviction of the residents of several neighborhoods in the city of Jeddah.
Jan
Saudi Arabia Threatens to Execute Aqil Al-Faraj with Taazir Sentence
The young man, Aqil Hassan Al-Faraj, faces the imminent danger of death, after the Court of Appeal approved his death sentence
Jan
UN Experts Hold the Saudi Government Responsible for the Death of Al-Qarni During his Arrest
United Nations human rights special experts have held the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia responsible for the death of Dr. Musa Al-Qarni in prison
Jan
The Court of Appeal in Saudi Arabia upholds the verdict of killing two Bahraini youths after an unfair trial
On January 11, 2022, the Court of Appeal in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia upheld the Tazir death sentence for the two Bahraini citizens,
Jan
Saudi executions in 2021: Fluctuating political stability
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia witnessed a major increase in the number of executions carried out in 2021, compared with 2020,
Jan
Saudi Arabia's Detention of Bodies: Continuing Pains
In early January 2016, Saudi Arabia carried out a mass execution, the largest in 36 years, against 47 people.
Jan
Human Rights in Saudi Arabia in 2021: A Continuous Struggle Despite the Intensified Repression
The entertainment and sports investments buzz along with the international events held in KSA were the prominent character of 2021,
Dec
Activists, Specialists and Victims' Families Discuss the Death Penalty at ESOHR Annual Conference
The European Saudi Organization for Human Rights held the second annual conference for victims of human rights violations in Saudi Arabia,
Dec