Jailed Saudi activist ‘told to deny torture in release deal’ Family says Loujain al-Hathloul has rejected proposal to deny she was tortured in custody in exchange for release.

Loujain al-Hathloul is among several detainees who have accused interrogators of torture and sexual harassment [File: Marieke Wijntjes/Reuters] Prominent Saudi women’s rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul has rejected a proposal to secure her release from prison in exchange for a video statement denying she was tortured in custody, her family has said. “The Saudi state security has visited my … Continue reading Jailed Saudi activist ‘told to deny torture in release deal’ Family says Loujain al-Hathloul has rejected proposal to deny she was tortured in custody in exchange for release.