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Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Mahawish

Journalist

detainee

Date of Birth
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City Of Birth
Shaqra
Gender
Male
Nationality
Saudi
Education
Bachelors Degree

About The Detainee

An educator and student advisor in the Qassim region, interested in volunteer and relief work, as he had several contributions to charitable organisatons, including the “Abna” Charitable Society for the care of orphans, wherein he was a prominent member. He was chosen as a member of the Buraidah City Council. He has made contributions in the fields of sport and culture, and has obtained membership in the Sports Cooperation Club. He has also made outstanding contributions in cultural and public festivals in Buraidah, including the Buraidah International Dates Festival. He was honoured by Prince Faisal bin Mishaal bin Saud, Governor of Al-Qassim region, for his volunteer efforts and contributions to culture and sports.

Arrest And Human Rights Violations

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Date Of Arrest:
2017-09-12
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City Of Internment:
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Reason
As part of a campaign of arrests that included a number of influential people in 2017
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Method
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Practices And Violations
- He has been placed in solitary confinement and prevented from communicating with his family - He was not allowed to have a lawyer - Conducting secret trials
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The Human Dimension In His Detention
- He was not allowed to communicate with his family or with his parents - He even lost his father while in prison and was not allowed to participate in his burial or to receive condolences
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Prison
Al-Ha'ir prison in Riyadh
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Trial and legal proceedings
A secret court session was held for the detainee without him knowing what charges were being brought against him. This was as part of the enforced disappearance that the detainee faced

Time Line For Arrest

2017-09-11

Arrested

2018-06-29

His father passed away, but the authorities did not allow him to attend the funeral

2018-10-15

His first secret trial session was held at the Specialized Criminal Court after prolonged delays in his prosecution

2021-04-01

The Specialized Criminal Court has issued a ruling sentencing him to 10 years in prison, followed by an equal period of travel ban

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