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Also struggling from prison: Saudi women's rights activist released from jail after 3 years
Lujine al-Hadlul called for an end to the ban on women driving in the devout Muslim kingdom and was sentenced to 6 years in prison, according to anti-terrorism laws.
Her imprisonment caused a stir, and after almost half the time - she was released.
The 31-year-old activist also continued her activities from prison, complaining about torture and sexual assault during interrogations
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Wednesday, February 10, 2021, 21:22
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Lujine al-Hadlul in a photo shoot after being released from prison (Photo: Reuters)
One of Saudi Arabia's most prominent women's rights activists was released from prison today (Wednesday) after serving nearly three years in prison in a trial that sparked an international outcry over human rights abuses perpetrated by the kingdom.
Lujin al-Hadlul, who pushed for the end of the ban on women driving in Saudi Arabia, was sentenced to almost six years in prison last December, under anti-terrorism laws.
The country's human rights organizations claimed arrest and her conviction stemmed from political motives.
Logien's sister, Lina El Hadul, posted a screenshot of her conversation with her sister on Twitter, adding "Logien at home."
His early release was expected, as the judge pacified part of her sentence and considered the time she had already run in custody, during the trial.
The move comes as Saudi Arabia faces a new American test, where President Joe Biden has decided to re-evaluate the partnership between the two countries, emphasizing the issue of human rights and democratic principles.
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Although released, al-Hadlul will remain under strict conditions, including a five-year travel ban and three years probation.
The 31-year-old Saudi activist has continued to fight for human rights in Saudi Arabia, even behind bars.
She went on hunger strike to protest her imprisonment, joined activities initiated by other women and told Saudi judges she was being tortured and sexually assaulted by masked men during her last interrogations.
According to her family, El Dulul rejected an offer she received to dismiss her claims of torture in interrogations in exchange for early release.
An appeals court this week rejected her claims of torture.
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