Issa Al-Nukhaifi
Is case active: Yes
Country:Saudi Arabia
Region:Middle East and North Africa
Gender:Male
Status:Conditional Release
Issa al-Nukhaifi, a Saudi lawyer, journalist, and online commentator, was arrested in 2012 for exposing local corruption and human rights violations. He was sentenced under the Anti-Cybercrimes Law to multiple prison terms and travel bans. While in detention, he faced ill-treatment and participated in hunger strikes. After repeated investigations and retrials, he was conditionally released in January 2025, over two years after completing his sentence.