Kutbi was re-imprisoned in January 2019 as part of a broader crackdown on dissident journalists, after previously serving a two-year sentence from 2015 to 2017 on charges of “inciting against the state.” Reports suggest he endured torture, malnutrition, and denial of cancer treatment while incarcerated. His current health status remains unverified, and it is unclear whether he was ever formally tried or convicted for the sedition charges in 2019.
Zuhair Kutbi
Is case active: Yes
Country:Saudi Arabia
Region:Middle East and North Africa
Gender:Male
Status:Detained