Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, March 21, 2025 (AFP) - Saudi Arabia frees prisoners in apparent easing of crackdown

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Last year, Saudi teacher Asaad al-Ghamdi was given 20 years in prison for criticising the government online -- one of a wave of heavy sentences that drew international condemnation. Last month he was unexpectedly released, joining dozens of political prisoners to be freed as the authorities seek to improve their image overseas. According to an AFP tally, more than 30 dissidents, many jailed for social media posts, have been released since Decemb......

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