Ibrahim al-Harthi
Ibrahim al-Harthi
Islamic cleric known for his controversial sermon against racism and unconscious bias in islamic teaching and was forbidden for giving any since 2014. He also spoke about the rشcism in the way the government treats foreigners and that their policies breed social divide. when he focused on growing his online presence. Believed to be arrested due to his refusal to attack the Qatari state and join the media war.
Personal information
Name: Ibrahim al-Harthi
Name in Arabic: إبراهيم الحارثي
Date of Birth: Unknown
Gender: Male
Marital status: Married
Profession: Preacher (Daia)
Place of residence: Jeddah
Arrest and jail information
Date of arrest:11 September 2017
Manner of arrest: In a raid on his home by armed security personnel
Where held: Al-Ha’ir Prison, Riyadh
Trial information
Alleged crimes: Believed to have been arrested for his refusal to attack the Qatari state on his social media accounts.
Victim's charges: Unknown
Court: Specialised Criminal Court (SCC)
Verdict: Five year prison sentence
Date of verdict: Five year prison sentence
Updates on trial: On 3 September 2020, the Specialised Criminal Court sentenced him to five years in jail on charges related to his freedom of expression
Previous arrests:
Human Rights Violations
Violations: Arbitrary arrest/ detention , Torture and ill-treatment, placed in solitary confinement
Violation details: Placed in solitary confinement
References
Reference 1: None
Reference 2: None
Reference 3: https://alqst.org/en/prisonersofconscience/ibrahim-al-harthi
Reference 4: None
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