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The recent harsh sentence imposed by the kingdom's legal
system on an underage Saudi Arabian schoolgirl has drawn global attention and
raised significant concerns among human rights groups.
The Saudi Specialized Criminal Court sentenced 18-year-old
Manal al-Gafiri to 18 years in prison for her social media posts defending
political prisoners. Al-Gafiri, a high school student, was 17 years old when
authorities arrested her.
ALQST, a human rights
organization that monitors and documents abuses in Saudi Arabia, exposed their
situation to the public.
This shocking case epitomizes the continued suppression of
freedom of expression in Saudi Arabia, especially digital activism on platforms
like Twitter.
Under the quasi-rule of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman,
stiff sentences for cyberactivism have been amplified. The government's efforts
to silence criticism through strict punishments have created a chilling effect,
preventing society from expressing their opinions and restricting human rights.ReclaimtNet
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