Saudis detain Ugandan without trial for over four years

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	Saudis detain Ugandan without trial for over four years

tommy2balmy

2-25-2009 4:00 PM

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faheart huling oling, uganda, saudi arabia, detention without trial

tommy2balmy says:

Under the Saudi Arabian criminal procedure, a suspect has a right to be promptly notified of the reasons for his arrest or detention and the investigator must inform the detainee of the charges when the accused appears for the first time for an investigation.

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3-18-2009 12:05 PM

apgalea

Well, well. We meet again!
A mini Guantanamo perhaps?
At least a suspect has some rights in this staunch ally of the US.

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