ACPRA co-founder Abdullah Al Hamid dies in detention following denial of medical care
Timeline
September 29, 2021: Mentioned in the Secretary-General’s 2021 report on reprisals.
June 2, 2020: Several UN Special Procedures mandate holders issue a letter of allegation (AL SAU 8/2020) expressing concern that the delay to Al Hamid’s medical treatment may have arbitrarily deprived him of his right to life.
May 1, 2020: MENA Rights Group refers case to the Secretary-General on intimidation and reprisals for cooperation with the UN in the field of human rights.
April 23, 2020: Al Hamid passes away.
April 17, 2020: MENA Rights Group submits an urgent appeal to several UN Special Procedures mandate holders, raising concern over Al Hamid’s situation.
April 9, 2020: Al Hamid suffers a stroke in Al Ha’ir prison and is transferred to intensive care at King Saud Medical City (KSMC) hospital.
October 9, 2019: Ahead of the 10-year anniversary of ACPRA’s founding, MENA Rights Group and ALQST submitted case to Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders and Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association.
January 2014: Sentence upheld by the SCC’s court of appeal.
March 9, 2013: Sentenced to 11 years in prison by the SCC and imprisoned the same day.
June 11, 2012: Trial commences before the SCC.
March 2012: Beginning of the investigation into Al Hamid’s activities.
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