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Jameel Farsi
Businessman / Economist
detainee
Date of Birth
1962
City Of Birth
Makkah
Gender
Male
Nationality
Saudi
Education
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About The Detainee
Businessman; writer; journalist, Economic Analyst
Arrest And Human Rights Violations
Date Of Arrest:
2017-09-25
City Of Internment:
Jeddah
Reason
Because of his economic views, his demand to combat corruption and financial waste, and his reluctance in selling Aramco
Method
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Practices And Violations
His health deteriorated as a result of medical negligence and violations against him. Prison administration ignored his request to carry out necessary medical examinations and prevented him from even taking painkillers.
The Human Dimension In His Detention
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Prison
Dhahban, Jeddah
Trial and legal proceedings
He was brought before the Specialised Criminal Court (terrorism court) in secret hearings on charges of inciting public opinion
Time Line For Arrest
2019-02-13
his health detiriorated
2019-02-16
He had his first secret trial hearing at the Specialised Criminal Court after his case was neglected for around two years
2020-02-14
secret trial hearing
2020-11-06
He was given an initial sentence of 5 years imprisonment by the Specialised Criminal Court
2022-06-06
2023-05-29
hi was errested