Ibrahim Al-Huwaiti

HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDER
Country(ies) of nationality
HRD's year of birth
1982
HRD's Gender
Man
Type of HRD
  • Social and community leader
HRD's thematic area of engagement
  • Economic, social and cultural rights
  • Land rights
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Ibrahim Al-Huwaiti was arrested in early November 2020. He belongs to the al-Huwaitat tribe, which was targeted by Saudi authorities for their vocal opposition to the NEOM project that threatens to displace them.

Country or area of detention
Region of detention
  • Western Asia
Detained since
Nov 1, 2024
Current Status
In prison (sentenced)
Charge(s)
  • Terrorism
Sentence

Death sentence

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Ibrahim Al-Huwaiti was arrested in early November 2020. On 5 August 2022, Ibrahim Al-Huwaiti was sentenced to death by the Saudi Specialised Criminal Court, which was upheld on appeal on 23 January 2023. He was charged with establishing a terrorist cell and creating a Twitter account and using it to harm national unity.

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