What happened to the Princess of Saudi Arabia?

What happened to the Princess of Saudi Arabia?

Princess Basmah bint Saud bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud has been kept in the maximum-security Al-Ha’ir prison near the capital Riyadh since her arrest – the same facility where women’s rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul was held until recently.

Why was Princess Basmah jailed?

Princess Basmah was arrested in March 2019 over the accusation of trying to travel outside the kingdom illegally, which is a criminal offense in Saudi Arabia. Her daughter Souhoud bint Shuja Al-Sharif, who is being held with her in Al-Ha’ir Prison, was accused of assaulting an agent and an unspecified cyber-crime.

How does Saudi execute?

Saudi Arabia has a criminal justice system based on a form of Shari’ah reflecting a particular state-sanctioned interpretation of Islam. Execution is usually carried out by beheading with a sword but may occasionally be performed by shooting. Saudi Arabia performs public executions.

Who is the richest royal in the world?

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King Maha Vajiralongkorn is believed to be the richest individual royal in the world, with a fortune of $30 billion (£24.4bn).

Why has Saudi Arabia arrested three members of the royal family?

Three senior members of Saudi Arabia’s royal family, including the king’s brother, have been arrested for unexplained reasons. Two of the men were among the kingdom’s most influential figures. The detentions are seen as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman tightening his grip on power.

Who is Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Ahmed bin Salman?

Prince Ahmed is a figure of special gravitas in the family because he is King Salman’s only surviving full brother. Both are sons of the kingdom’s modern founder, and succession had previously passed from brother to brother, until King Salman elevated his own son to crown prince in 2017.

Who is Prince Mohammed bin Nayef of Saudi Arabia?

As interior minister, Prince Mohammed bin Nayef controlled one of the country’s three armed forces, along with the military and the national guard, giving him significant leverage in any power struggle. His closeness with Washington was also perceived as an asset within the royal family.

Who are the three men arrested by Saudi Arabia’s police?

The detentions were first revealed by the Wall Street Journal newspaper, which said they took place early on Friday. The three men arrested are the king’s younger brother Prince Ahmed bin Abdulaziz, former crown prince Mohammed bin Nayef, and a royal cousin, Prince Nawaf bin Nayef.

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