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Saudi political blogger visited in jail

Posted : Sun, 06 Jan 2008 19:18:43 GMT
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JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 6 A relative has been allowed to visit a Saudi blogger jailed nearly a month ago on unspecified charges.

Fouad Al-Farhan was seen by his father-in-law Saturday at the Dahban Prison in Jeddah where he has been locked up for the past 27 days, Arab News reported Sunday.

Al-Fahran, 32, runs a blog focused on Saudi politics; however, it was not yet known if his arrest had anything to do with the online discussions.

Saudi law allows detainees to be barred from contact with family members, although some human rights activists say Al-Farhan should be allowed to see a lawyer.

A friend told Arab New Al-Farhan was in good spirits when he met with his in-law, but hadn't been told why he is being held and faces a daily 15-minute round of questioning.

Copyright 2008 by UPI

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