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– Saudi Arabian writer Nadhir Al-Majid sentenced to seven years in prison (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News January 27, 2017

He was taken immediately after the verdict to Al-Ha'ir prison in Riyadh. There are fears that the authorities will refuse to officially deliver a copy of the verdict to him or his family, which might prevent them from seeking an appeal of the sentence at the Court of Appeal.
Source: MEDIA FEED

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