Ali Aboluhom

Additional Name(s): Ali Abu Luhum, علي أبو لحوم

Gender: Male

Current Location: Najran Prison

Perpetrator: Saudi Arabia

Ethnic Group: Arab

Religion or Belief: Unspecified

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Appeal: Rejected

Sentence: 15 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: August/23/2021

Date of Sentencing: October//2021

Current Status: Not Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Apostasy Blasphemy (General) Blasphemy (Doctrine) Blasphemy (Religious Figures) Expression about Religion Non-Belief Online Activity

Nature of Charges: Apostasy Blasphemy

Ali Aboluhom

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Ali Aboluhom is imprisoned for his religious expression.

In August 2021, authorities arrested Aboluhom for allegedly expressing ideas about atheism online. Prosecutors charged him with promoting atheism, mocking Islam, and publishing content that prejudices public order and religious values.

In October 2021, the Najran Criminal Court sentenced Aboluhom to 15 years' imprisonment.

Authorities denied him legal counsel during interrogation and threatened to arrest his wife to force a confession. 

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