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Musa al-Ghenaimi
Cleric
detainee
Date of Birth
1975
City Of Birth
Ta’if
Gender
Male
Nationality
Saudi
Education
Master’s in Islamic Studies, Imam University
About The Detainee
Islamic scholar; jurisprudence researcher; he was known for his opposition of terrorist groups and ideological extremism
Arrest And Human Rights Violations
Date Of Arrest:
2017-09-18
City Of Internment:
Riyadh
Reason
Within the campaign targeting a number of thinkers and influencers
Method
He was arrested from his workplace
Practices And Violations
- He was subjected to enforced disappearance and solitary confinement for more than 2 years
- His trial has been stalled
The Human Dimension In His Detention
His 9-year-old son Azzam sent a touching audio recording calling on Muhammad bin Salman to release his father
Prison
Al-Ha’ir Prison, Riyadh
Trial and legal proceedings
He was charged with threatening national security and communicating with foreign entities. He had one secret hearing; no charges were passed against him and his trial did not resume.
Time Line For Arrest
2017-09-18
