News item:
"(Saudi Information Agency -Washington DC, 7 April 2006) ... Liberal journalist Rebah Algwaie was arrested Monday on apostasy charges in the northern city of Hail.
"Algwaie, 25, worked for Okaz and Shamas newspaper, and was a frequent blogger on many liberal website, most have been shutdown by the Saudi government.
"On November 14, 2005, Algwaie received death threats from unknown individuals who destroyed his car and left a message warning him to return to Islam or face direct harm.
"There was no word on his condition, and if he was allowed a lawyer. Apostasy and questioning Islamic beliefs have been a charge used by the government to silence liberals in the country. Over five liberal teachers have been arrested or fired on similar charges."
Every time you fill up your gas tank, remember the above. How many more Abdul Rahmans are being silenced?
3 comments:
Well, at least in Saudi Arabia, we didn't install the government in the name of Democracy.
Saudi Arabia is one of the most evil countries ever to exist on Earth.
Check this guy out. I'm surprised he still has a head attached to his neck.
http://godloop.blogspot.com/
BEAJ,
Thanks for that link. I wonder if he can stay alive.
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