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Ill-treatment of Saudi human rights defender Mohammed Al-Qahtani continues in prison (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News March 25, 2019

Al-Qahtani is being held in Al-Ha'ir criminal prison and is serving a 10-year sentence for his non-violent human rights activities.
Source: MEDIA FEED

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