The autumn issue of Index takes as its central theme the FIFA World Cup that will take place in Qatar in November and December 2022. A country where...
CATEGORY: Saudi Arabia
Too much news?
It has been a busy week for news headlines. It is the role of Index is to make sure that the stories of dissidents are not ignored or forgotten
“Imagine the conversation between Bolsonaro and Erdogan”
Protests during mourning for Queen Elizabeth have been distasteful but not illegal. How should we express our feelings about some of the guests attending Monday’s state funeral?
Saudi Arabia is equating free online expression with terrorism
As we mark 20 months since the arrest of Salma al-Shehab, Index calls for the country’s Specialized Criminal Court to be overhauled
Saudi woman’s “death sentence” for using her voice
Salma al-Shehab, who was studying for a PhD at the University of Leeds, faces a 34-year sentence for supporting other Saudi women
Index condemns 34-year sentence for Salma al-Shehab
Saudi women’s rights advocate faces longest ever prison term for a peaceful activist after tweeting support for prisoners of conscience
Film awards season: Journalism and activism in the spotlight
Movies on social justice and investigative journalism dominate the nominations for major awards at the Oscars, the Golden Globes and the Baftas this year
Loujain al-Hathloul’s release gives everyone hope
The women’s rights activist has been released after 1,001 days in a Saudi jail but the struggle continues
The desperate situation for six people who are #JailedNotForgotten
We revisit the six activists and journalists currently in jail and call for your messages of support
Let them know they are not forgotten
Join us in sending messages of support to six human rights activists and journalists around the world who are #JailedNotForgotten