On Saturday Saudi Arabia’s authorities executed Hassan Zaki al-Faraj for alleged offences dating back to when he was a child. His execution heightens fears for other child offenders, including Youssef al-Manasef, whose death sentence was recently upheld. www.alqst.org/en/post/exec...

Execution of yet another Saudi child offender heightens fears for others

On 17 October 2026, Saudi Arabia’s authorities executed 29-year-old Hassan Zaki al-Faraj for alleged offences at least one of which dates back to when he was a child.

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On World Day Against the Death Penalty (10 October), Saudi activists and NGO partners gathered outside the Saudi embassy in London to protest the Saudi authorities’ continued use of the death penalty in violation of international law. #NoDeathPenalty #AbolitionNow

Ahead of #WorldDayAgainstDeathPenalty tomorrow, UK Parliamentarians have signed a statement expressing deep concern over the use of the death penalty in Saudi Arabia and urging the Saudi authorities to implement a moratorium. #NoDeathPenalty #AbolitionNow www.alqst.org/en/post/uk-p...

UK Parliamentarians express concern over use of the death penalty in Saudi Arabia

Marking World Day Against the Death Penalty (on 10 October), 17 UK Parliamentarians have signed a statement expressing deep concern over the use of the death penalty in Saudi Arabia.

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A message from the Bridge Hotel #Newcastle to #SaudiArabia to #FREEMANAHEL www.alqst.org/en/political...

This Saturday is World Day Against the Death Penalty, as executions continue in Saudi Arabia in violation of international law. 📢 For those in London or attending the national march for Palestine later, join us at 11am outside the Saudi embassy to take a stand. #NoDeathPenalty

Today marks five years since Saudi Arabia's takeover of @newcastleunited.com. Read coverage of fresh calls for action on human rights, with comments from ALQST Acting Director @maryamaldossari.bsky.social. “For fans, do not underestimate what you can do." www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...

‘We have failed as a city’ – Human rights activists on NUFC Saudi takeover

Campaigners on Tyneside have issued a fresh plea to highlight human rights abuses in Saudi Arabia, five years on from the Saudi Public Investment Fund's takeover of Newcastle United

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As @newcastleunited.com marks five years of Saudi ownership, ALQST and Newcastle fans (@nosauditoon.bsky.social) are calling on the newly elected City Council to take a stronger position on the deteriorating human rights situation in Saudi Arabia. www.alqst.org/en/post/five...

Five years on from Saudi takeover of Newcastle United, ALQST and fans renew demands for action on deteriorating human rights

As Newcastle United FC marks five years of Saudi ownership, ALQST and Newcastle fans are calling on the newly elected City Council to take a stronger position on the deteriorating human rights situati...

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Today marks eight years since the gruesome murder of journalist #JamalKhashoggi, who was assassinated and dismembered by a team of Saudi agents. His body has never been found. In light of the total absence of justice for the murder, we continue to call for #JusticeForJamal.

📢 Taking place today: The 4th People's Vision Annual Conference A day-long hybrid event bringing together leading voices and experts to examine a defining moment for Saudi Arabia and the region. Register here to attend in person or join virtually: ➡️ actionnetwork.org/events/regio...

It's been seven years since the arrest of journalist and writer Maha al-Rafidi. Despite her prison sentence expiring over a year ago, she remains arbitrarily detained and subjected to ill-treatment. www.alqst.org/en/political...

It is a colossal political failure to have encouraged the UAE to buy up swathes of the British economy and prized cultural assets like Manchester City while evidence of its greed and brutality and contempt for the rule of law was all around. Two @fairsqprojects.bsky.social reports worth reading 👇

Today Saudi authorities executed another Nigerian woman on drug-related charges, the third of 2026 and the ninth over the last two years. Saudi Arabia’s use of the death penalty consistently disadvantages women, particularly migrant domestic workers. www.alqst.org/en/post/wome...

Women face systemic discrimination over executions in Saudi Arabia, new research finds

Saudi Arabia’s escalating use of the death penalty over the past decade has consistently disadvantaged women, particularly migrant domestic workers, ESOHR and ALQST said today.

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Last week, Saudi authorities executed another Nigerian woman on drug-related charges. Read our report on Saudi Arabia’s use of the death penalty through a gendered lens, highlighting how women face overlapping barriers in the criminal justice system. www.alqst.org/en/post/wome...

Women Facing the Death Penalty in Saudi Arabia: Invisibility and Structural Injustice

This report examines Saudi Arabia’s use of the death penalty through a gendered and intersectional lens, with particular attention to migrant women.

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Today is #SaudiNationalDay. What are some ways that Saudi activists view this day, and what are some of their wishes? "The people who deserve to be celebrated...are those heroes who gave so much for the sake of their country and for constructive reform.” #StandWithSaudiHeroes

We're pleased to announce that Maryam Aldossari, Saudi academic and ALQST Trustee, will take up the position of Acting Director for six months. She will provide interim leadership during the personal leave of ALQST’s current Director, Julia Legner. www.alqst.org/en/post/alqs...

ALQST announces Maryam Aldossari as Interim Acting Director

ALQST is pleased to announce that Maryam Aldossari, Saudi academic and Member of the Board of Trustees of ALQST, will take up the position of Acting Director from October 2026 for a period of six mont...

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We are deeply saddened by the passing of Madiha al-Ajroush. Al-Ajroush played a vital role in advancing women’s rights in Saudi Arabia, and through her clinical practice, supported many patients, including survivors of domestic violence and refugees. We extend our condolences to her loved ones.

Saudi authorities have released a number of detainees, including Abdullah bin Othman al-Ghamdi (pictured left) and retired officer Nawaf Shaifan al-Azma (pictured right), after spending ten years in detention.

The UN Secretary-General's latest annual report on reprisals features Saudi human rights defenders Loujain al-Hathloul, Mohammed al-Qahtani, Essa al-Nukheifi, and Fawzan al-Harbi, who continue to be subjected to retaliation in the form of travel bans. ➡️ www.ohchr.org/sites/defaul...

Yesterday Saudi authorities executed three more Ethiopian nationals on "hashish smuggling" charges. These come despite the recent announcement that 2000 Ethiopians detained in Saudi Arabia received royal pardons. It was unclear when the pardons were granted or which detainees got them.

Nine years ago, #SaudiArabia's authorities arrested Islamic scholar Hassan Farhan al-Maliki for exercising his right to freedom of expression. He is still in prison today, without having been sentenced, even though his trial began in 2018. #FreeSeptember2017Detainees

"Hold me in high regard, but coddle an eternal child in me that doesn't grow up". Abdullah Alodah reflects on the endearing outlook of his father, Salman, who has now been arbitrarily detained in Saudi Arabia for nine years. #FreeSalman #FreeSeptember2017Detainees

More than 150 executions (152) have now been carried out in Saudi Arabia in 2026, with the majority (99) for drug-related offences alone. Over the past two days, an Omani and an Egyptian national have been executed on such charges.

More than 100k people have signed our complaint against Gianni Infantino, stating he has “at a minimum, abused his power, violated his duty of political neutrality, and violated his duty of loyalty” through his dealings with Trump. Via @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/football/202...

More than 100,000 people add names to complaint against Gianni Infantino

The letter alleges the Fifa president ‘has, at a minimum, abused his power, violated his duty of political neutrality, and violated his duty of loyalty in his efforts to ingratiate himself’ with Donal...

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🚩 As Saudi Arabia steps up its “Visit Saudi” campaign, marketing itself as an emerging tourist destination, ALQST has issued a new travel advisory with essential background information for potential visitors, highlighting human rights concerns and risks. www.alqst.org/en/post/alqs...

ALQST issues travel advisory for potential visitors to Saudi Arabia, highlighting human rights concerns and risks

As Saudi Arabia steps up its “Visit Saudi” campaign, marketing itself as an emerging tourist destination, ALQST today issued a new travel advisory with essential background information for potential v...

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Read Adam Bychawski's piece in @declassifieduk.org on the College of Policing's training for police from Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Yahya Assiri: "It is clear that these states are not seeking such training out of a genuine commitment to reform." www.declassifieduk.org/uk-police-tr...

UK police trained officers in states flagged over human rights

College of Policing held over a dozen trainings for police from Saudi Arabia and Egypt, designated by the Foreign Office as countries of concern

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Saudi Arabia is hosting tech event #LEAP26 while human rights accounts are geoblocked and digital rights activist Osama Khalid remains jailed. Those taking part should be aware of the restrictive context in which it is taking place. #FreeOsamaKhalid www.alqst.org/en/post/saud...

Saudi Arabia hosts tech jamboree while human rights accounts are geoblocked and digital rights activist Osama Khalid remains jailed

ALQST notes the stark contrast between the event’s stated aim of “shaping conversations around the world” and the kingdom’s relentless clampdown on free speech for its own population.

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Many prisoners in #SaudiArabia, including preacher Sulaiman al-Dowaish, fitness instructor Manahel al-Oteibi, and aid worker Abdulrahman al-Sadhan, have been subjected to enforced disappearance. On #IDOD2026, we call on the Saudi authorities to end this cruel practise.

Our new research exposes the failure of major companies to provide remedy to migrant workers who reported severe abuses on Saudi Arabia’s renewable energy projects. Urgent action is needed to protect the workers powering Saudi’s green energy boom. ▶️ www.business-humanrights.org/en/from-us/b...

🚨 ALQST is concerned to learn that Saudi Arabia’s Public Prosecution has called for Islamic scholar Abdulaziz al-Tarifi, currently held in solitary confinement in Al-Ha’ir Prison, to be sentenced to death. www.alqst.org/en/post/fear...

Fears for Islamic scholar Abdulaziz al-Tarifi, on news of Saudi Public Prosecution calling for death penalty

ALQST is concerned to learn that Saudi Arabia’s Public Prosecution has called for Islamic scholar Abdulaziz al-Tarifi, currently being held in solitary confinement in Al-Ha’ir Prison, to be sentenced ...

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🚨 Following a secret trial from which international observers, including French embassy officials, were denied access, Saudi Arabia’s Specialised Criminal Court has sentenced French national Amr Abdelfattah to eight years in prison. www.alqst.org/en/political...