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This information was provided by a London-based human rights organization. Basma Bint South and her daughter Sohood have been detained since March 2019.The king and the crown prince pleaded for their release.
Basma Bint South was the youngest of the daughters of the King of Saudi Arabia who ruled from 1953 to 1964 and the granddaughter of King Apologize, the founder of the current Saudi Empire. But this high position in the royal family was not enough to protect her: in March 2019, she and her daughter were taken into custody.
Basma Bint South, a businessman in the fifties, is known for taking a stand in support of reforms in Saudi Arabia and condemning abuses. His relatives say this is what pushed him behind bars.
Sources close to his family said that Basma Bint South was arrested shortly before he left for Switzerland for medical treatment. It is unknown at this time what he will do after leaving the post.
In April 2020, the princess and her daughter spoke directly to current Saudi leaders King Salman and his son Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, citing health reasons, and demanded their release. The announcement of the release of the two women, until further notice this Saturday, is a futile call.
The royal family did not escape
The Saudi princess is being held in the Al-Hair prison near Riyadh, and several political prisoners are being held. Saudi Arabia continues to be criticized for suppressing all forms of struggle. Since King Salman and his son, MBS came to power in 2015, the arrests have not left the royal family. Many prominent figures in the Saudi royal family have been sacked or disturbed by power. In March 2020, King Salman’s brother and nephew were arrested by state police on charges of plotting against MBS.
⁇ Basma Bint South and his daughter Sohud, who have been detained since March 2019, have been released. The organization Alex said on Twitter.
⁇ No charges were laid against her during her time in custody “, Added by NGO, sorry” Indifference Authorities responsible for the princess’ health.
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