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Ali Mohammed Al Bati, arrested in Medina at 18 in 2017, was charged with protesting against the treatment of Shi’a citizens in Saudi Arabia. Some of the charges reportedly date back to when Bati was only 13 years old, highlighting the criminalization of dissent even among minors. Originally facing the death penalty, prosecutors now seek a 10-year prison sentence for his activism. Bati’s case highlights the criminalization of religious dissent in the kingdom’s ongoing suppression of Shi’a rights.
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Ali Mohammed Al Bati, arrested in Medina at 18 in 2017, was charged with protesting against the treatment of Shi'a citizens in Saudi Arabia. Some of the charges reportedly date back to when Bati was only 13 years old, highlighting the criminalization of dissent even among minors. Originally facing the death penalty, prosecutors now seek a 10-year prison sentence for his activism. Bati’s case highlights the criminalization of religious dissent in the kingdom's ongoing suppression of Shi'a rights.
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Legal Status
Yes — she has been officially sentenced.
Health Status
Not good — Although previously listed as "good," his actual condition is concerning. she has suffered a stroke while in detention and has not received adequate medical care, which has led to a decline in his health.
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Ali Mohammed Al Bati, arrested in Medina at 18 in 2017, was charged with protesting against the treatment of Shi'a citizens in Saudi Arabia. Some of the charges reportedly date back to when Bati was only 13 years old, highlighting the criminalization of dissent even among minors. Originally facing the death penalty, prosecutors now seek a 10-year prison sentence for his activism. Bati’s case highlights the criminalization of religious dissent in the kingdom's ongoing suppression of Shi'a rights.