Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Asharq Al-Awsat
Asharq Al-Awsat
World
Riyadh - Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi National Goes on Trial for Defending Terrorist Group

A general view of the Saudi capital Riyadh. (AFP)

The Saudi judiciary began on Sunday the trial of a citizen accused of defending the terrorist Muslim Brotherhood group.

The suspect is charged with belonging to the group and supporting it despite its terrorist designation.

He sought to change the system of rule in Saudi Arabia and also cooperated with a member of the Qatari regime after the Kingdom had announced its diplomatic and economic boycott of the Gulf state in June 2017.

The detainee held meetings with several foreigners, who enjoy official diplomatic status, with the purpose of harming Saudi Arabia’s policies.

He had provided them with information about the Kingdom, as well as the activity of civil activists.

In addition, he is charged with using social media to stoke sedition in the Kingdom and questioning the integrity of its security and judicial institutions and its foreign policies.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.