Jelan is an online commentator who went to graduate school in the U.S.; upon his return to Saudi Arabia, he spent months looking for a job. After he was told that his degree was not recognized, he became very critical of the Saudi government on Twitter. He was arrested in 2021 and sentenced to 10 years in prison on November 14, 2022.
Abdullah Jelan
Is case active: Yes
Designation:Online Commentator
Country:Saudi Arabia
Region:Middle East and North Africa
Gender:Male
Status:Imprisoned