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Dr Ali Muhammad Abu al-Hassan
Academic
Released
Date of Birth
1974
City Of Birth
Jeddah
Gender
Male
Nationality
Djibouti
Education
PhD in Psychology
About The Detainee
A researcher and thinker; he is interested in spirituality, self-awareness, mindfulness and self-development. He has a very large following among young men and women through the topics he raises. He is a new influential content maker for teens and youth, and he has more than 25 books and research publications, and dozens of TV and radio programs.
Arrest And Human Rights Violations
Date Of Arrest:
2017-09-12
City Of Internment:
Jeddah
Reason
As part of the campaign targeting influencers, thinkers and academics in Saudi society
Method
He was arrested without a warrant after his house was raided and searched; his personal devices and books were confiscated
Practices And Violations
- He and his family were terrorised during his arrest
- He was not permitted to appoint a lawyer
- He was subjected to solitary confinement and was denied contact with his family for a long time
The Human Dimension In His Detention
His mother fell ill and then passed away. He was not allowed to visit her, attend her funeral, or attend the condolences gathering held for her
Prison
Dhahban Prison in Jeddah
Trial and legal proceedings
No charges were brought against him, and his trial did not commence until his release
Time Line For Arrest
2021-12-01
released
Arrested