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Maha al-Rufaidi
Human Rights Activist
detainee
Date of Birth
1991
City Of Birth
Aseer
Gender
Female
Nationality
Saudi
Education
Bachelor’s in Media and Communications
About The Detainee
Journalist, writer, human rights defender, supporter of the Palestinian cause and opposer of the normalisation with Israel.
Arrest And Human Rights Violations
Date Of Arrest:
2019-09-28
City Of Internment:
Riyadh
Reason
Because of her activity on Twitter where she defended the rights of detainees, expressed her sympathy for the Palestinian cause, and rejected all forms of normalisation with Israel, which she considered treason.
Method
Approximately 30 masked security forces raided her home, arrested her, confiscating her electronic devices and personal belongings
Practices And Violations
- She was subjected to solitary confinement for 4 months
- On one of the visits, she was seen with bruises on her face, indicating she was subjected to torture
The Human Dimension In His Detention
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Prison
Sha’ar Prison, Abha
Trial and legal proceedings
She was sentenced to 6 years in prison, followed by a 6-year travel ban
Time Line For Arrest
2022-02-03
UN experts issue an appeal to Saudi authorities calling for her release
2022-10-27
It was revealed that she was sentenced to 6 years in prison, followed by a 6-year travel ban
Arrest