Saudi court sentences academician to 23 years in prison

SANAA, Dec. 20 (YPA) – A Saudi court has sentenced an academician to 23 years in prison.

“It was confirmed to us that a 23-year prison sentence was issued against Dr. Khalid Al-Ajmi, after the authorities rearrested him in November 2021,” “Prisoners of Conscience” account, which is concerned with following up the affairs of prisoners of conscience in the Kingdom, said on Twitter on Monday.

in August 2021, Al-Ajmi was released, but the Saudi authorities rearrested him only about two months after his release.

Since Mohammed bin Salman assumed the position of crown prince in June 2017, he has launched a massive campaign of arrests, including many human rights activists, journalists, businessmen, and moderate preachers.

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