Rights groups and activists say at least eight people were detained in recent days in this latest sweep. Some were journalists or former writers who stopped publishing years ago. The arrests, which are part of a two-year-long crackdown on perceived government critics, appear to target people who may have been loosely associated with reformists and Saudi rights activists. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Source: Washington Post November 28, 2019 09:11 UTC