They arrested more than a dozen women and their male supporters from the middle of the night, at their homes. Women like @azizayousef and others who had campaigned for almost three decades against the driving ban were behind bars and not behind the wheel when June 24 finally came
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Then came the smear campaign with women's rights activists faces splashed on newspapers and branded as traitors--something we had not seen happen to activists before. Headlines saying they could face 20 years in prison for their so-called "crimes."
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In late 2019, the reports came about that the women had faced torture and other ill-treatment during detention including whipping of their thighs, administering electric shocks, and sexual harassment and assault including forcibly kissing and hugging them https://www.hrw.org/news/2018/11/20/saudi-arabia-detained-women-reported-tortured …
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In March 2019, the authorities opened individual trials against 11 activists most of which related to peaceful human rights work, including promoting women’s rights and calling for an end to Saudi Arabia’s discriminatory male guardianship system https://www.hrw.org/news/2019/03/21/saudi-arabia-abusive-charges-against-women-activists …
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Their trials began which at the last minute were moved to a criminal court from the Specialized Criminal Court. Journalists and diplomats were barred from entering. The women spoke of the torture they went through at the court.
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In the last few weeks, the authorities temporarily released some women but they still face trial. At least five women--
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Two prominent women’s rights activists, Samar Badawi--a recipient of the United States’ 2012 International Women of Courage Award—and Nassima al-Sadah, who tried to stand as a candidate in the municipal council elections in 2015, remain detained without charge or trial.
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Loujain al-Hathloul--most recently recognized as Time’s 100 Most Influential persons in 2019--remains detained and still on trial. The Saudi authorities must release all activists immediately and drop all charges against them
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So you’re stupid enough to think this was all because of a driving campaign? Or even for claiming their rights? Oh this is just sad.
Kiitos. Käytämme tätä aikajanasi parantamiseen. KumoaKumoa
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Women's rights have been an issue since EVE. There's no excuse for these women to be incarcerated.
Kiitos. Käytämme tätä aikajanasi parantamiseen. KumoaKumoa
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