101.7 FM
88.1HD2
8.85 c101.7 FM
88.1HD2
Saudi court denies activist's appeal, upholds her travel ban
BY , Mar 11, 2021 2:29 AM - REPORT AN ERROR
File - Loujain al-Hathloul had hoped to lift a five-year ban on travelling outside Saudi Arabia that the court imposed as a condition of her release last month. (Photo - Loujain al-Hathloul/Twitter)
One of Saudi Arabia's most prominent political activists has lost an appeal that would have allowed her to travel freely after her release from prison.
Loujain al-Hathloul had hoped to lift a five-year ban on travelling outside Saudi Arabia that the court imposed as a condition of her release last month.
Her 1001 day detention drew fierce international criticism of the kingdom's human rights record.
She also faces three years of probation.
Her supporters say the court on Wednesday upheld the original sentence.
Her yearslong travel ban underscores the government's efforts to manage dissent in the kingdom through protracted restrictions on freed political prisoners.
Share on
Related News
Sign up for the newsletter
We'll deliver best of entertainment right into your inboxWe love to hear from our listeners, so feel free to send us message
Message us on whatsapp
