Twitter is one of the most popular social media apps. Users can share their thoughts via the social media application. However, sometimes tweets can get users in trouble; just like the prison sentence of a 34-year-old Arabian woman.
Saudi woman sentenced for tweeting
A Saudi woman has been sentenced to 34 years in prison for retweeting activists and posting on her Twitter account defending women’s right to drive. The woman, who holds a doctorate from the University of Leeds in England, was detained in January 2021 after returning to Saudi Arabia for a vacation.
Shehab was sentenced to six years in prison for using social media to “disturb public order, upset the security and stability of the state” after reposting tweets by Saudi activists living in exile calling for the release of political prisoners in the kingdom.
Prosecutors later appealed in Shehab’s case for a harsher sentence under Saudi cybercrime and anti-terrorism laws. After appealing, the Saudi woman’s sentence was increased to 34 years.
It is stated that this sentence is the longest known sentence for a women’s rights activist in Saudi Arabia. This long sentence is said to be a warning to activists in Saudi Arabia. The strict rules of Mohammed bin Salman, the crown prince of Arabia, are cited as the reason for the heavy punishment.
While there was no explanation from Twitter on the subject, it was claimed that Mohammed bin Salman kept Twitter under control due to his large stake. So, what do you think about the woman who was sentenced to prison for her tweet? You can share your views with us in the comments section.
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