Overview

• Ahmed al-Doush, a 41-year-old British citizen of Sudanese heritage, was sentenced to 10 years in a Saudi prison for a deleted 2018 tweet allegedly related to the war in Sudan.
• His detention and trial were marked by serious due-process violations, including prolonged detention without charge, interrogation without legal counsel, and restricted consular access.
• The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) claims to be supporting al-Doush, but his family and NGOs criticize the government for insufficient advocacy and transparency.
• Human rights groups, including Amnesty International and Reprieve, are calling for his immediate release and highlighting Saudi Arabia's crackdown on free expression.
• Al-Doush’s wife has described the profound toll on their family, including his absence during the birth of their fourth child and his deteriorating physical and mental health in prison.