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Saudi specialized Criminal Court sentences woman activist for 30 years over Twitter posts

Saudi specialized Criminal Court sentences woman activist for 30 years over Twitter posts

The Suadi Specialized Criminal Court has sentenced the prisoner of conscience, Fatima Al-Showarbi, to 30 years; and banned her from traveling for the same period after she completes her prison term. According to Saudi informed sources, Al-Showarbi was detained in…
Shia Rights Watch releases its monthly report on anti-Shia violations worldwide

Shia Rights Watch releases its monthly report on anti-Shia violations worldwide

The International Shia Rights Watch Organization has issued its monthly report for May on the most prominent human rights violations against Shia Muslims around the world. The five-page report included a review of major terrorist attacks, including bombings, as well…
Amid rising death penalty cases, Saudi Arabia executes two Shia Bahrainis accused of terrorism

Amid rising death penalty cases, Saudi Arabia executes two Shia Bahrainis accused of terrorism

Saudi Arabia has carried out the execution of two Shia Bahraini nationals, Jaafar Sultan and Sadiq Thamer, on charges of plotting “terrorist” operations, according to a statement by the Saudi Ministry of Interior. The executions, carried out last Monday, mark…
HRW condemns desecration of Prophet Muhammad’s mother’s holy grave in Saudi Arabia

HRW condemns desecration of Prophet Muhammad’s mother’s holy grave in Saudi Arabia

Human Rights Watch, HRW, has expressed its strong condemnation over the desecration of the Prophet’s mother, Sayyeda Amina bint Wahab, peace be upon them, in Al-Abwa village in Saudi Arabia. HRW said in a statement received by Shia Waves that…
Saudi Arabia executes three young Shias from Qatif based on trumped-up charges

Saudi Arabia executes three young Shias from Qatif based on trumped-up charges

Saudi authorities have executed three young men from the Shia-populated Qatif region over alleged charges of involvement in sabotage activities. The Saudi Ministry of Interior claimed in a statement on Monday that the death sentences were carried out against Hassan…
American Shia pilgrims released after detained on visiting Al-Baqi

American Shia pilgrims released after detained on visiting Al-Baqi

Three American Shia pilgrims of Hajj were released after a 12-day detention in Saudi Arabia, and returned safely to their homes, according to a statement by Al Baqee Organization. Sajjad Lakhani, I. Bader, and Dr. Shafeeq Bader were part of…
Int’l human rights organizations call on Expo2023 organizers to reject Saudi Arabia’s candidature

Int’l human rights organizations call on Expo2023 organizers to reject Saudi Arabia’s candidature

Twelve human rights organizations have urged the organizers of “Expo2030” to not allow Saudi Arabia to host this world event, noting that Saudi Arabia’s poor record on human rights will mire the event. Four countries have submitted competing candidatures to…
International human rights organizations call on Saudi government to respect human rights

International human rights organizations call on Saudi government to respect human rights

Amnesty International and “Human Rights Watch” requested the government of Saudi Arabia to respect human rights. A joint statement released by these two international organizations, a copy of which was obtained by Shia Voice, reads: It is obligatory for the…
Saudi Shia teenager’s family seeks US help to prevent death sentence

Saudi Shia teenager’s family seeks US help to prevent death sentence

The family of Abdullah Al-Darazi, a Saudi Shia teenager facing the death penalty over his participation in protests in the country’s eastern Qatif province, is seeking help from the United States to intervene ahead of the upcoming ruling. Al-Darazi was…
Shia Rights Watch issues its monthly report on human rights violations against Shia Muslims

Shia Rights Watch issues its monthly report on human rights violations against Shia Muslims

The ‘Shia Rights Watch’ organization has released its monthly report on the most prominent human rights violations committed against Shia Muslims from April 1st to May 1st, 2023. The five-page report has reviewed terrorist attacks, armed conflicts, bombings and acts…
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