Manahel al-Otaibi: Saudi women's rights activist jailed for 11 years - BBC News

Manahel al-Otaibi was convicted of "terrorism charges" reportedly related to her social media posts.

1 hour agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, AFPImage caption, Manahel al-Otaibi said in 2019 she felt free to wear what she liked because of the Saudi crown prince's declarationsTwo human rights groups have condemned an 11-year prison sentence handed to a Saudi fitness instructor and women's rights activist by a terrorism court.

Manahel al-Otaibi, 29, was convicted of charges related to her clothing choices and expression of her views online, Amnesty International and ALQST said.

These included calls for an end to the guardianship system and videos of her shopping without an abaya, they added.

Saudi diplomats told the UN she was found guilty of "terrorism offences".

A letter from the Sunni Muslim-ruled Gulf kingdom's mission in Geneva confirmed that Manahel al-Otaibi's trial had concluded with her conviction in January, but it provided no further details about the case.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68934913

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