Turki Al-Jasser

Turki Al-Jasser was a prominent Saudi journalist known for his critical coverage of sensitive topics such as women's rights, corruption, and the Arab Spring. He was arrested in 2018 and spent seven years in prison under accusations of treason, collaborating with foreign entities, funding terrorism, and threatening national security. Al-Jasser's case drew attention due to the severe conditions of his imprisonment, where he was reportedly denied access to legal counsel and family, and subjected to physical and psychological torture. His execution by the Saudi Ministry of Interior has reignited concerns about the repression of press freedom in Saudi Arabia, particularly in the wake of the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018.