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Abdul Rahman ben Abd Allaah Al-Shamiri
Academic
Released
Date of Birth
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City Of Birth
Holy Makkah
Gender
Male
Nationality
Saudi Arabian
Education
Ph.D. in Comparative Education from the University of Illinois, USA
About The Detainee
Human rights activist and an advocate for reform, with many efforts in this field. Signatory to various statements and letters calling for constitutional reform, amongst which are; a letter on the vision for the state of the country and a statement on constitutional amendment, and others on reform etc. He was also formerly an advisor on the Shura Council
Arrest And Human Rights Violations
Date Of Arrest:
2007-11-20
City Of Internment:
Jeddah
Reason
Attempted to establish a human rights organisation following the incident at Jeddah Correctional Facility.
Method
The authorities raided the reception (Holiday home) of Lawyer, Essam Basraawi and apprehended him with excessive force
Practices And Violations
Arbitrary detention
Psychological and physical torture, including permanent spotlights on constantly, day and night, for months
Solitary confinement
Denial of the right to counsel
Denial of the right to visitation and correspondence with family
The Human Dimension In His Detention
Advanced in age, and has children and grandchildren
Prison
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Trial and legal proceedings
The Specialised Criminal Court levelled two charges against him; conspiracy to establish a political party and [Khurouj] - to rebel – against the ruler. He was subsequently sentenced to ten years imprisonment. However, after the passage of this sentenced was completed, his sentence was extended to 15 years to be followed by a 15 year travel ban
Time Line For Arrest
2010-02-03
Beginning of trial proceedings
2011-11-22
The verdict was handed down after 35 hearings
He was arrested