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Nimr al-Nimr, 52, went on trial before Riyadh’s Specialized Criminal Court on 26 March 2013, accused of “sowing discord” and “undermining national unity.” Prosecutors called for his execution by “crucifixion,” a punishment of beheading followed by display of the decapitated body in public.
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Freedom of Assembly Free Expression & the LawFour Saudi activists are under investigation after forming a human rights group on April 3, 2013, and could face prosecution for “establishing an illegal organization".
Free Expression & the LawHuman rights defender Walid Abu al-Khair’s trial comes amid a sweeping crackdown on human rights defenders and civil society activists throughout the kingdom.
Nigeria Malaysia Saudi Arabia CensorshipIn submissions to the UN Human Rights Council, the International Publishers Association recommended ways to support the governments of Nigeria, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia to improve their records on freedom of expression.
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