Kutbi was imprisoned in January 2019 as part of a crackdown on dissident journalists. He had already served 2 years from 2015-2017 on charges of “inciting against the state.” In prison, he allegedly suffers from torture, malnourishment, and denial of cancer treatment.
Zuhair Kutbi
Is case active: Yes
Designation:Journalist, Scholar
Country:Saudi Arabia
Region:Middle East and North Africa
Gender:Male
Status:Detained
Years active:2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023