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UBC grad and prominent Saudi women’s rights activist released from prisonIn December, Loujain al-Hathloul was sentenced to nearly six years in prison, according to state-linked media, under a vague and broadly worded counterterrorism law.PoliticsFeb 10, 2021
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First Saudi women receive driving licenses amid crackdownSaudi Arabia issued its first driver's licenses to 10 women on Monday as the kingdom prepared to lift the world's only ban on women driving in three weeks, but some who campaigned for the right to drive remain under arrest.WorldJun 5, 2018
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UBC grad sentenced to 6 years in Saudi prison for defying ban on women drivingLoujain al-Hathloul was sentenced on Monday to nearly six years in prison under a vague and broadly-worded law aimed at combating terrorism, according to state-linked media.CanadaDec 28, 2020
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Canada among countries calling on Saudi Arabia to release 10 human rights activistsThe countries are also asking for Saudi Arabia to cooperate with a U.N.-led investigation into the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi at its Istanbul consulate.CanadaMar 7, 2019
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Saudi Arabia resumes trial of female activists in wake of criticism from WestProminent Saudi women activists are facing charges related to their human rights work and contacts with foreign journalists and diplomats.WorldMar 27, 2019
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Alumnus wants UBC to push for jailed grad’s release from Saudi prisonLoujain al-Hathloul remains in prison even after women won the right to drive in 2018.Jan 30, 2020
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Canada, Western nations urge Saudi Arabia to prosecute Khashoggi killersDozens of Western countries, including Canada, voiced concern at Saudi Arabia's continued detention of women activists and called for those behind the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi to be brought to justice.WorldSep 15, 2020
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UBC graduate facing up to 20 years in Saudi prison for women’s rights advocacy: supportersLoujain al-Hathloul's supporters say she could face up to 20 years in prison, with a sentence due as early as Monday.CanadaDec 20, 2020
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Saudi women can now get a passport without male consentSaudi Arabia published new laws early Friday that loosen restrictions on women by allowing any citizen to apply for a passport and travel freely, ending a long-standing guardianship policy that gave men control over women.WorldAug 1, 2019
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Family of UBC grad imprisoned in Saudi Arabia fears for her safety amid sudden silenceLoujain al-Hathloul has been imprisoned in Saudi Arabia since 2018 for defying a ban on women driving. Since then, she’s reportedly been violently tortured and sexually harassed.CanadaJul 21, 2020
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Who is Loujain al-Hathloul? UBC grad, women’s rights activist jailed in Saudi ArabiaHere are some details about al-Hathloul, who has been detained since 2018.CanadaDec 28, 2020
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Two women held 6 days for defying Saudi Arabia driving ban: relativesTwo Saudi women activists have been detained for nearly a week for defying the kingdom's ban on women driving, family members and an activist said Sunday.WorldDec 7, 2014
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Saudi women arrested for driving referred to terrorism courtTwo Saudi women detained for nearly a month in defiance of a ban to keep females from driving were referred on Thursday to a court established to try terrorism cases.WorldDec 25, 2014
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Saudi King Abdullah: ‘Proponent of peace’? Human rights abuser? Both?As world leaders express their sympathies after the death of Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah, critics argue they’re glossing over ongoing human rights abuses in Saudi Arabia.PoliticsJan 23, 2015
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Danielle Smith: Saudi Arabia dispute shows it’s time to kickstart Energy EastIf Saudi Arabia doesn't want to trade with Canada, Danielle Smith says the feeling is mutual. 'I won’t be crying the blues if we stop trading with that loathsome regime.'PoliticsAug 7, 2018
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Saudi female activists arrested, barred from accessing lawyers: sourcesPeople familiar with the arrests say the activists were allowed just one phone call to worried relatives a week ago.WorldMay 22, 2018
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Saudi women activists are being tortured and sexually harassed in prison: reportsSeveral imprisoned Saudi human rights activists, including women, have been subjected to sexual assault and torture, Amnesty International said.WorldNov 20, 2018
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Jailed Saudi women activists stand trial, diplomats barred from entering courtMore than a dozen diplomats from the United States and Europe were barred from entering the court.WorldMar 13, 2019
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New Saudi sweep of arrests includes activists, 2 U.S. citizensIt marks the first sweep of arrests to target individuals perceived as critics of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman since the killing of writer Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul in October.WorldApr 5, 2019