Saudi Arabia arrests at least 13 more human rights defenders (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News April 14, 2019

The Saudi authorities carried out a new wave of arrests of writers and social media bloggers, including women's rights advocates.
Source: MEDIA FEED

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