Women's rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul was arrested, tortured, and imprisoned for campaigning for women's rights.
Loujain al-Hathloul, a prominent Saudi women's rights activist, was arrested on May 15, 2018, along with several other activists, including Eman al-Nafjan, Aziza al-Yousef, and Aisha al-Mana. They were detained in Dhahban Central Prison, where they reportedly endured various forms of torture, including electric shocks and solitary confinement. Al-Hathloul was initially held incommunicado for 35 days before being formally charged.
In December 2020, a Saudi terrorism court sentenced al-Hathloul to five years and eight months in prison, with two years and 10 months of the sentence suspended. The charges were related to her peaceful activism, including advocating for women's right to drive and challenging the male guardianship system.
After nearly three years in detention, al-Hathloul was released on February 10, 2021. However, she remained under a travel ban, preventing her from leaving Saudi Arabia.
In December 2020, a Saudi terrorism court sentenced al-Hathloul to five years and eight months in prison, with two years and 10 months of the sentence suspended. The charges were related to her peaceful activism, including advocating for women's right to drive and challenging the male guardianship system.
After nearly three years in detention, al-Hathloul was released on February 10, 2021. However, she remained under a travel ban, preventing her from leaving Saudi Arabia.
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