Personal information
- Sex: Male
- Date of birth: 2 April 1987
Egyptian citizen, long-time resident in Saudi Arabia and an active member of Nubian community associations in the country
Arrest and jail information
- Date of arrest: 14 July 2020
- Manner of arrest: Saudi officials believed to be from the Mabaheth (secret police), part of the Presidency of State Security, stormed his home and arrested him. His arrest stemmed from the peaceful exercise of his rights to freedom of association and assembly, for organising a peaceful event in Riyadh to mark the anniversary of the Arab-Israeli October War of 1973.
Trial information
- Charges: Spreading false and malicious rumours on social media, establishing an unlicensed association, and supporting a terrorist group.
- Court: Specialised Criminal Court (SCC)
- Verdict: Between 10 and 12 years in prison
- Date of verdict: 10 October 2022
Violations
- Arbitrary arrest/ detention ,
- Enforced disappearance ,
- Denied contact with family ,
- Denied access to a lawyer
