Saudi Arabia Continues to Detain Musa Al-Hashem and Israa Al-Ghamgham Since 2015 Amid Harsh Sentences and Human Rights Abuses

Since December 2015, Saudi authorities have detained activist Musa Al-Hashem and his wife Israa Al-Ghamgham for documenting a peaceful protest against the government. In February 2021, the Specialized Criminal Court sentenced Al-Hashem to 17 years in prison, while Al-Ghamgham received a 13-year sentence. These sentences were issued without any clear legal justification or respect for their right to a fair trial.

Musa Al-Hashem endures harsh conditions in detention, including being denied the right to legal representation, experiencing medical neglect, and facing strict communication restrictions with his family. These practices reflect Saudi authorities’ ongoing crackdown on activists and peaceful protesters.

In conclusion, SANAD Human Rights Organization reaffirms the need for the immediate and unconditional release of Musa Al-Hashem and Israa Al-Ghamgham and calls for an end to all forms of violations against activists and peaceful protesters in Saudi Arabia. SANAD also emphasizes the importance of ensuring fair and transparent judicial proceedings that respect human dignity and uphold relevant international legal standards. It urges Saudi authorities to cease repressive practices that contradict the kingdom’s obligations under international human rights treaties and to safeguard the fundamental rights and freedoms of all individuals without exception.