May 02, 2024 13:14:00A Saudi Arabian female activist was sentenced to 11 years on terrorism charges for 'posting opinions against the country on social media' and 'not wearing national dress.' A Saudi Arabian court has sentenced activist Manahel Al-Otaibi, who was arrested on terrorism charges in November 2022 for opposing Saudi Arabia's traditional systems regarding women, including male guardianship and hijab laws, to 11 years in prison. In November 2022, Al-Otaibi was arrested by local authorities on suspicion of terrorism. However, we cannot tolerate terrorists justifying their actions by describing them as 'exercising or defending a right',' the SCC said. ALQST's Lina Al-Hathloul added: 'By arresting her and imposing this outrageous sentence on her, the Saudi authorities have demonstrated the contradictory nature of their reforms and their determination to continue their control over Saudi women.'

Source: The Guardian May 02, 2024 04:20 UTC