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Abdullah Safar Al-Hawali
Cleric
detainee
Date of Birth
City Of Birth
Al Baha
Gender
Male
Nationality
Saudi
Education
About The Detainee
Son of Sheikh Safar Al-Hawali.
Arrest And Human Rights Violations
Date Of Arrest:
2018-07-12
City Of Internment:
Al-Baha
Reason
Due to being the son of Sheikh Safar Al-Hawali.
Method
A security force raided a wedding of one of his relatives and arrested him along with his brother.
Practices And Violations
Forced detention - enforced disappearance - physical torture - deprivation of sleep for several months - preventing his family from visiting him - not allowing him to appoint a lawyer - unfair trial.
The Human Dimension In His Detention
He has only one kidney as he had previously donated one to his father. His remaining kidney has faced health issues in prison, threatening his life.
Prison
Trial and legal proceedings
He was secretly tried and initially sentenced to 6 years in prison, which was later increased to 16 years.
Time Line For Arrest
2020-02-05
His first trial session was held in secret.
2022-06-22
The Specialized Criminal Court sentenced him to 6 years in prison.
2023-01-16
The Court of Appeals increased his sentence from 6 years to 16 years.
2023-01-16
He went on a hunger strike in protest of his increased sentence.
Arrest