Additional Name(s): عمر المقبل

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: Saudi Arabia

Ethnic Group: Arab

Religion or Belief: Muslim – Sunni

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Appeal: Increased to 4 Years' Imprisonment

Sentence: Originally 6 Months' Imprisonment

Current Status: Not Released

Religious Leader: Yes

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Religious Expression

Nature of Charges: Unknown

Omar al-Muqbil

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Omar al-Muqbil is imprisoned for expressing religious views criticizing government policies.

In September 2019, it was reported that authorities had arrested al-Muqbil, a cleric, for criticizing concerts sponsored by the government’s General Entertainment Authority, calling them a threat to the country’s culture.

In September 2021, it was reported that the Supreme Court had increased al-Muqbil’s sentence to four years in prison after the Specialized Criminal Court had sentenced him to six months in prison.

In November 2023, the Sanad Rights Foundation reported that al-Muqbil continues to be held in prison, despite completing his sentence in September 2023. 

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