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Sheikh Al Nimr and activist Al Khair scheduled to attend court

16 Apr 2014 06:14

Islam Times - According to sources in Saudi Arabia both Sheikh Nimr Baqir al-Nimr and human rights defender Walid Abu al-Khair were due to appear in court today to answer criminal allegations against their person.

Both men have held prisoner by the Saudi authorities for they dare rose up against the regime and denounce its many abuses of power. Back in 2011 Sheikh al Nimr was shot by security forces.

Still suffering from his injuries Sheikh Al Nimr was never given access to proper medical care, as a result one bullet remains lodged in one of his legs.

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