Saudi human rights defender Israa Al Ghomgham sentenced to eight years in prison
Timeline
April 14, 2021: MENA Rights Group and ALQST for Human Rights request the urgent intervention of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human Rights defenders.
February 10, 2021: Al Ghomgham is sentenced to eight years in prison by the SCC.
January 31, 2019: Following international pressure, Saudi authorities announce that Al Ghomgham would not face the death sentence.
August 6, 2018: The first hearing of Al Ghomgham’s trial takes place. The Public Prosecutor calls for the death penalty against her and four other activists.
December 6, 2015: Israa Al Ghomgham and her husband Mousa Al Hashim are arrested.
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