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Dr.. Muhammad Suleiman Al-Barrak
Academic
detainee
Date of Birth
1970
City Of Birth
Buraydah
Gender
Male
Nationality
Saudi
Education
PhD in Islamic Studies, Al-Imam University
About The Detainee
Academic and Sharia researcher; he is a member of a number of civil societies and institutions, such as the Interfaith Reform Committee and the Cooperative Office for Advocacy and Guidance. He is a member of the Muslim Scholars Association. He has many research papers and published books.
Arrest And Human Rights Violations
Date Of Arrest:
2017-09-23
City Of Internment:
Riyadh
Reason
Within the campaign that targeted a large number of influencers, thinkers and academics in Saudi Arabia
Method
His home in Riyadh was raided and he was arrested without a warrant
Practices And Violations
- He was subjected to solitary confinement and was denied contact with his family for more than 4 months
- He was not allowed to appoint a lawyer
- He was oblivious to the charges against him
The Human Dimension In His Detention
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Prison
Al-Ha’ir Prison in Riyadh
Trial and legal proceedings
He did not have a trial, nor did he have any charges issued against him. He remains under arbitrary detention.
Time Line For Arrest
2017-09-23
