Hassan Farhan Al-Maliki

Hassan Farhan Al-Maliki is a Saudi scholar and reformist writer who has been detained since his arrest in September 2017 during a wider crackdown on academics and activists. He was formally charged in 2018 with multiple offences related to his writings, religious views, and public commentary, including allegations tied to cybercrime and criticism of religious authorities. His trial before the Specialised Criminal Court has been repeatedly delayed since 2019, with proceedings continuing intermittently and no final resolution reported as of 2026. He remains in detention pending ongoing court proceedings.