Prosecutors in Saudi Arabia have referred detained women's rights activists to trial, saying those charged 'enjoy all rights preserved by the laws in the kingdom' after they were reportedly tortured in custody.
In this Feb. 22, 2019, file photo, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, right, speaks to Chinese President Xi Jinping during a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Prosecutors in Saudi Arabia say they have referred detained women's rights activists to trial and that those charged"enjoy all rights preserved by the laws in the kingdom" after them being reportedly tortured in custody.
Prosecutors alleged those arrested had the "aim to undermine the kingdom's security, stability and national unity." The newspaper quoted deputy prosecutor Shalaan bin Rajih al-Shalaan as saying the detained face charges over co-operating with those "hostile to the kingdom" and for allegedly recruiting "persons in a sensitive government entity to obtain information and official documents." He did not elaborate, nor did he offer evidence to support the charges.
Human rights groups have criticized the arrests, which come amid a series of crackdowns led by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the son of King Salman.
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