ICSFT is extremely concerned about harsh conditions for HRDs, civil society activists and journalists, including the extrajudicial killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi by Saudi operatives for criticizing the kingdom. Saudi Arabia must respect the right to life, promote and protect freedom of expression, ensure the safety of all its citizens, including journalists, and promptly respond to violations.

We urge Saudi Arabia to stop violating the fundamental rights and freedoms of its people under the pretext of combating terrorism. Further we call on the country to amend the 2017 counter-terrorism law that call for incommunicado detention and other legislation that criminalize peaceful speech or crimes that do not resemble crimes of terrorism and bring criminal procedures for terrorism crimes in compliance with international human rights law.

Please find attached of the press release

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