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Fahad Al-Fahad

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Al-Fahad, a Saudi journalist and social media commentator, was arrested in April 2016 after posting criticisms of the Saudi government’s criminal justice system and widespread corruption. His statements were deemed violations of Saudi cybercrime laws. He was subsequently sentenced to five years in prison. In addition to his prison term, Al-Fahad was also handed a ten-year travel ban, as well as a permanent ban on writing and engaging in media activities. Al-Fahad was released on February 3, 2022.