DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — One of Saudi Arabia’s most prominent political activists was released from prison Wednesday, her family said, after serving nearly three years on charges that sparked an international uproar over the kingdom’s human rights record. “I have some welcome news that the Saudi government has released a prominent human rights activist,” Biden said in a speech at the Pentagon. “I am not fully happy without the release of all political prisoners.”Many human rights activists applauded al-Hathloul’s release from prison but urged caution amid the remaining restrictions on her freedom. The 31-year-old Saudi activist rocketed to prominence in Saudi Arabia for her criticism of the kingdom’s guardianship system, which bars women from travel without a male relative, and her outspokenness on human rights issues. Saudi Arabia denies that any were mistreated.

Source: Egypt Independent February 11, 2021 08:15 UTC