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A number of women's rights activists have gone on trial in Saudi Arabia in a case that has raised questions about the kingdom's human rights record. Those due to appear include Loujain al-Hathloul, a prominent figure in the campaign to win Saudi women the right to drive. She was detained last May. Charges they face are said to include supporting "hostile elements" and could carry long prison sentences. Demands for the women's release have come from around the world. Last week more than 30 countries at the UN Human Rights Council criticised Saudi Arabia for detaining the women. Scrutiny of human rights in the kingdom has intensified since the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul last October. As many as 10 women were expected to appear at the criminal court in Riyadh on Wednesday. As well as Ms Hathloul they include fellow rights activists Aziza al-Yousef, Eman al-Nafjan and Hatoon al-Fassi. Journalists and diplomats are not allowed to attend the hearing. If you wanna read more about this please visit the following link : click. Article created by „bbc”.
