In yet another crime that exposes the reality of systematic repression in Saudi Arabia, the authorities have executed Saudi journalist Turki bin Abdulaziz Al-Jasser today, following more than seven years of arbitrary detention, torture, and an unfair trial based on fabricated charges related solely
to his peaceful expression.
On March 15, 2018, a unit from the State Security Investigations force raided Al-Jasser’s home in a brutal manner, without presenting any legal warrant, accusing him of operating a critical Twitter account under the pseudonym “Kashkoolâ€, known for peacefully criticizing government policies and human rights violations.
During his detention, Al-Jasser was subjected to multiple forms of physical and psychological torture, denied access to legal representation, and deprived of a fair trial. According to the statement issued today by the Saudi Ministry of Interior, he faced vague charges including “high treason,†“collaborating with foreign entities,†[...]
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