Al-Khair was the first activist prosecuted under a new Saudi Arabian law that introduced overly broad definitions of terrorism, such that it applies to speech. In June 2014, he was sentenced to 10 years in prison, which was increased to 15 when he refused to apologize.
Waleed Abu Al-Khair
Is case active: Yes
Country:Saudi Arabia
Region:Middle East and North Africa
Gender:Male
Status:Imprisoned