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Gharam Sarhan Al-Bishi
Cleric
detainee
Date of Birth
1986
City Of Birth
Bisha
Gender
Male
Nationality
Saudi
Education
Bachelor’s in Islamic Studies
About The Detainee
A TV presenter and Islamic preacher. He has many television programs focusing on the youth, presenting societal values in a creative manner.
Arrest And Human Rights Violations
Date Of Arrest:
2017-09-11
City Of Internment:
Riyadh
Reason
Within the campaign targeting influencers in Saudi society
Method
Unknown
Practices And Violations
- He was not permitted to appoint a lawyer
- He was subjected to enforced disappearance for 5 months and he was denied contact with his family
The Human Dimension In His Detention
He is the only breadwinner for his family. His grandmother, who lives with him, recorded a video clip that went viral on social media, calling on the authorities to release her grandson as he is the only provider for her and his family.
Prison
Al-Ha’ir Prison in Riyadh
Trial and legal proceedings
He trial began in secret in November 2018 with charges of communicating with foreign entities.
Time Line For Arrest
2017-09-11
