She spent nearly three years behind bars in a case that drew international condemnation, and remains forbidden to leave Saudi Arabia for five years. Rights groups and her family say Hathloul was subjected in prison to electric shocks, waterboarding, flogging and sexual assault – accusations that Saudi Arabia denies. “She is very determined to use all means that exist within the legal framework in Saudi Arabia … in order to obtain her rights,” Alia said. The sisters were unsure if they are under a travel ban themselves, and said they would not yet risk returning to Saudi Arabia. Reporting by Raya Jalabi; Editing by Kevin LiffeyImage; Women’s rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul poses at home, following her release from a Saudi prison after nearly three years, in Saudi Arabia, February 10, 2021.

Source: Egypt Independent February 12, 2021 13:30 UTC