Saudis Detaining Popular Political Blogger
Jan 2nd, 2008 | By James Lewin | Category: Podcasting LawSaudi political blogger Fouah al-Farhan is being held for “purposes of interrogation”. Farhan’s blog criticizes official corruption and advocates government reform, and has become one of the most widely read in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia, a monarchy, restricts free speech and does not allow public political gatherings. The Saudi press has not reported Farhan’s arrest.
Mr. Farhan, [...]