Overview

• Ahmed al-Doush, a British national, was arrested at Riyadh airport in August 2024 over a 2018 deleted tweet and alleged ties to a Saudi dissident's family.
• He was sentenced to 10 years in prison on May 12, 2025, without clarity on the specific charges or evidence presented during trial proceedings.
• Al-Doush’s trial featured significant due-process violations, including denial of chosen legal counsel, unclear charges, and restricted consular access.
• The UK Foreign Office has stated it cannot interfere in Saudi judicial processes, while NGOs like Amnesty International and Reprieve demand his immediate release.
• His detention has caused severe emotional and financial strain on his family, including his wife and four children, one of whom he has not met since their birth during his imprisonment.