40 NGOs, including Amnesty International, call for Saudi Arabia to release detained individuals for online expression before hosting the UN IGF.

Ahead of hosting the UN Internet Governance Forum (IGF) from December 15-19, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia faces calls from 40 NGOs, including Amnesty International, to release individuals detained for their online expression. High-profile cases include Osama Khalid and Manahel al-Otaibi, who were imprisoned for promoting women's rights or criticizing the government. Critics argue that ongoing repression contradicts the IGF's focus on human rights and inclusion.

September 06, 2024
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