Political detainee sues Saudi government

[cory777]

Source: AFP

RIYADH (AFP) - More than three years after he was arrested on vague allegations, Saudi political detainee Suliman al-Reshoudi who has yet to be tried or even charged with a crime is now taking on the system.

Although his situation is not unusual for political prisoners in Saudi Arabia, the former judge is suing the security police and interior ministry to either charge him or release him.

It is a remarkable challenge and the first case of its kind in the kingdom.

The lawsuit, filed by activists on his behalf and led by a lawyer who can not meet his client, is based on a little-tested legal code which offers protection to detainees for the first time.

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[AlbertCat]

1. Saudi Arabia has a government?????

I thought the country was just a family owned business we support with an army and guns.