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Wael Ahmed Hassan Ishaq
Journalist
detainee
Date of Birth
18 - 11- 1968
City Of Birth
Egypt
Gender
Male
Nationality
Egyptian
Education
journalist
About The Detainee
An Egyptian journalist of Nubian origin who had been living in Saudi Arabia for many years.
Arrest And Human Rights Violations
Date Of Arrest:
2020-07-14
City Of Internment:
Riyadh
Reason
Organizing a peaceful cultural event planned to be held at the Nubian Association headquarters in Riyadh.
Method
His home was raided by individuals believed to be affiliated with the Presidency of State Security.
Practices And Violations
Since the moment of his arrest, Ishaq has been subjected to several violations, including:
Two months of enforced disappearance
Denial of communication with his family
Denial of access to legal representation for long periods
Detention in Abha Prison (Asir region) under conditions that violate basic standards of justice
The Human Dimension In His Detention
Prison
Abha Prison in Asir
Trial and legal proceedings
Ishaq appeared before the Specialized Criminal Court, which charged him with:
“Spreading rumors on social media”
“Establishing an unlicensed association”
“Supporting a terrorist group”
He was sentenced to 10 years in prison on 10 October 2022, before the sentence was reduced to 7 years on 6 September 2025.
