Saudi Activist Loujain al-Hathloul Sentenced to Six Years in Prison

Saudi Arabian Women's Rights Activist Loujain al-Hathloul was sentenced to six years in prison for successfully campaigning for the right for women in Saudi Arabia to drive cars.  The Saudi leaders finally lifted the ban in 2018.  Up until then, Saudi Arabia was the only nation in the world that did not allow women to drive.  


Loujain courageously campaigned for women to have this right, and though it was finally won, it came at a very high price.  Loujain was arrested in May of  2018 along with four other Saudi women's rights activits, and she has already spent two years behind bars.  Now, a special Saudi court that is usually reserved for passing sentence on terrorists has officially convicted Loujain al-Hathloul on the following charges:
  • Agitating for Change in Saudi Arabia While Serving a Foreign Agenda
  • Using the Internet to harm Public Order
  • Cooperating with Individuals and Institutions that were involved in Crimes under Anti-Terror Laws.  
Thought the prosecution sought to sentence Loujain to 20 years, the courts sentenced her to six years and ruled that she will be eligible to be released within a few months due to the the fact that she's already served over two years and the court decided to suspend another two years and 10 months from her sentence.  However, if released early, Loujain will still be under prohibition for three years as well a five-year travel ban.  Loujain's family was outraged by this sentence.  They stated that Loujain has already been unjustly imprisoned for two years and subjected to numerous tortures, including solitary confinement, beatings, and electric shocks.  Numerous Human Rights Groups such as Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International are calling for Loujain's immediate and unconditional release.  

Unfortunately, the fight for women's equality in Saudi Arabia is far from over.  Though the driving ban has been lifted, there are few driving schools in Saudi Arabia that are available for women and women are forced to pay twice as much as men are for driving lessons.  We must not the sacrifices of Loujain and so many other brave Saudi Women be in vain and continue to support them in their fight for justice and equality in their nation.  

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