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Mohammed Abdullah Al-Shinar
Cleric
detainee
Date of Birth
1971
City Of Birth
Al-Kharj
Gender
Male
Nationality
Saudi
Education
Master’s in Islamic Studies
About The Detainee
A social counsellor who has an influential awareness-raising advocacy activity among young people. He is among those who refuse to change Saudi society’s culture and identity.
Arrest And Human Rights Violations
Date Of Arrest:
2017-09-12
City Of Internment:
Riyadh
Reason
Within the campaign that targeted influencers in society
Method
He was arrested while he was outside a shopping mall in Riyadh
Practices And Violations
- He was subjected to enforced disappearance for 5 months and was denied contact with his family
- He was not permitted to appoint a lawyer
The Human Dimension In His Detention
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Prison
Al-Ha’ir Prison in Riyadh
Trial and legal proceedings
He was charged with inciting public opinion and communicating with foreign entities. Two secret trial hearings were held for him, then authorities stalled his trial.
Time Line For Arrest
2018-09-18
The Specialized Criminal Court held a secret session for him during which no charges were brought against him
ِArrested