Saudi journalist jailed without charge for Internet remarks

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http://feeds.bignewsnetwork.com/?sid=50dbdf48f2893523

24-year old Saudi journalist has been arrested by Hail police in relation to comments he made on an Internet forum four years ago.

Rabah Al-Quwayi, allegedly made remarks that called into question his Islamic faith.

Al-Quwayi, who works for the Riyadh-based daily Shams, has been in Hail police custody since Monday.

'They asked me about topics I wrote on the Internet four years ago,' Al-Quwayi told Arab News, a leading Middle East daily newspaper, from his detention center.
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Well ok lets say Freedom of speech is out of the question here!!!

[benburch]

1. You realize he is likely to be killed, right?

Apostates are dealt with harshly.

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2. The Saudis - "our loyal ally"

If the US government cared about democracy and freedom, we would be allies with Venezuela, not Saudi Arabia

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3. I can see it potentially happening here

not sure it won't

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4. They wont touch the Blogs