ALQST for Human Rights

ALQST is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that works to defend human rights in Saudi Arabia. الحساب العربي @ALQST_ORG

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Saudi Arabia’s escalating use of the death penalty over the past decade has consistently disadvantaged women, finds new research by @ESOHumanRightsE and ALQST.

Read our joint statement here, and see our reports for more.

#InternationalWomensDay #IWD2026

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Four of those detained were performing either the Hajj or Umrah pilgrimages, whilst the other five were visiting Saudi Arabia with their families
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Eight years ago, Saudi human rights defender Khaled al-Omair was arrested after filing a complaint against an officer who tortured him during a previous prison term.

Today, he is serving a nine-year prison sentence solely for his peaceful activism.

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[ALQST for Human Rights @ALQST_En]

@amnesty ALQST's Nadyeen Abdulaziz: “The Saudi authorities’ long-standing suppression of the free speech of their own citizens and residents is now being extended to foreign visitors. Behind their carefully curated image of being open to the world lies a prevailing climate of fear.”

[ALQST for Human Rights @ALQST_En]

🚩 Visitors to Saudi Arabia, including those travelling for tourism and religious pilgrimages, risk being detained, subjected to unfair trials, and sentenced to lengthy prison terms for their social media activity.

Read our new statement with @amnesty:
https://t.co/zPsCP1CmKm

[ALQST for Human Rights @ALQST_En]

Young Saudi dissident Youssef al-Manasef is at imminent risk of execution for protesting as a child.

As @PIF_en's @NUFC ownership nears five years, the authorities' rights record continues to worsen.

Take action:
➡️ https://t.co/gbIBlV3iEV

#السعودية_الرأس_الأخضر

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Saudi Arabia play their third World Cup fixture tonight against Cape Verde (#السعودية_الرأس_الأخضر).

With @NoSaudiToon, each game we're highlighting cases of those arbitrarily detained.

Today, Youssef al-Manasef, a child defendant at imminent risk of execution. #NoDeathPenalty

[ALQST for Human Rights @ALQST_En]

Torture has been practised systematically in #SaudiArabia for years, both as a form of punishment and to extract "confessions" during interrogation.

On UN #InternationalDayAgainstTorture, we call on the Saudi authorities to end the practice and provide victims with remedy.

[ALQST for Human Rights @ALQST_En]

Taking place soon at 10am BST / 11am CET: a #HRC62 side event exploring Saudi Arabia’s ever-escalating use of the death penalty.

Featuring an expert panel including ALQST founder @abo1fares.

➡️ Watch live via @MENA_Rights' YouTube channel:
https://t.co/IHrnmQ5Y1O

[ALQST for Human Rights @ALQST_En]

Today, five more Ethiopian nationals were executed in Saudi Arabia for “smuggling hashish”.

In a grim milestone, over 1⃣0⃣0⃣ individuals have been executed in 2026, the majority (66) for drug-related crimes.

Saudi authorities must implement a moratorium on executions now.

[MENA Rights Group | منّا لحقوق الإنسان @MENA_Rights]

In case you missed it 👇

June 25 | 11 A.M. CET

🔴 Follow live: https://t.co/wHSWy8x6oA

@Reprieve @GulfCentre4HR @ALQST_En @amnesty @ESOHumanRights @ALQST_ORG

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Aid worker Abdulrahman al-Sadhan is unjustly jailed in Saudi Arabia for peaceful satirical content on X.

As @PIF_en's @NUFC ownership nears five years, the authorities' rights record continues to worsen.

Take action to #FreeSadhan:
➡️ https://t.co/aQL0KSJQmu

#السعودية_إسبانيا

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Saudi Arabia play their second World Cup fixture tonight against Spain (#السعودية_إسبانيا).

With @NoSaudiToon, each game we'll be highlighting a Saudi prisoner of conscience. Today, the case of disappeared aid worker Abdulrahman al-Sadhan.

Post using the #FreeSadhan hashtag.

[ALQST for Human Rights @ALQST_En]

Saudi human rights defender Abdulrahman al-Khalidi (@alkhabd21) has now spent 1⃣7⃣0⃣0⃣ days in administrative detention in Bulgaria.

📢 A new petition has been launched for his case - sign it to demand his freedom and protection now. #FreeAlKhalidi

https://t.co/aA4JPHAF92

[ALQST for Human Rights @ALQST_En]

It's been five years since our dear colleague and prominent Emirati human rights defender Alaa Al-Siddiq tragically passed away, the day after her 33rd birthday.

Her devoted and courageous efforts for justice continue to inspire.

#AlaaNeverForgotten

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[ALQST for Human Rights @ALQST_En]

Today is the birthday of the late Alaa Al-Siddiq, our beloved colleague and iconic Emirati human rights defender.

We mark it as “Alaa Al-Siddiq Day” in recognition of her immense legacy, which continues to inspire.

#AlaaNeverForgotten

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[MENA Rights Group | منّا لحقوق الإنسان @MENA_Rights]

Today is “Alaa al-Siddiq Day,” marking 5 years since the tragic death of the Emirati human rights defender who dedicated her life to defending prisoners of conscience in the #UAE and the #Gulf region.

Today, we honour her memory and her work defending human rights.

[ALQST for Human Rights @ALQST_En]

Today is Waleed Abu al-Khair’s 47th birthday, the thirteenth spent behind bars.

One of Saudi Arabia’s most prominent human rights defenders, he's a source of inspiration to many Saudis and people around the world.

Here are some of the many letters of support. #FreeWaleed

[ALQST for Human Rights @ALQST_En]

Saudi Arabia’s use of the death penalty continues to reach alarming new levels.

Join us next week for an #HRC62 side event, where an expert panel, including ALQST founder @abo1fares, will unpack this topic.

Watch live via @MENA_Rights' YouTube channel:
https://t.co/IHrnmQ5Y1O

[ALQST for Human Rights @ALQST_En]

As seen in this interview, Manahel al-Otaibi believed she could express her views and wear what she liked on the basis of the Crown Prince's declarations.

But she's in prison for exercising these exact freedoms.

#FreeManahel now:
https://t.co/fDP4vlI4mf

#السعودية_الاوروغواي

[ALQST for Human Rights @ALQST_En]

Fitness instructor Manahel al-Otaibi is unjustly jailed in Saudi Arabia for supporting women's rights.

As @PIF_en's @NUFC ownership nears five years, the authorities' rights record continues to worsen.

Take action to #FreeManahel:
https://t.co/fDP4vlICbN

#السعودية_الاوروغواي