British family speaks out over nine-year ordeal after husband is abducted by Saudi Arabia
Summary
A British man, Rami Naimi, has been detained multiple times by Saudi authorities since 2017, facing alleged abduction, torture, and secret trials. His family has publicly spoken out after nine years of quiet diplomatic efforts to secure his release, calling for international help.Key Facts
- Rami Naimi was first abducted in Dubai in 2017 and taken forcibly to Saudi Arabia.
- He was held, tortured, and released in 2018 after signing a settlement agreement.
- Naimi was detained again in 2022 and sentenced to six years in prison following a secret trial.
- He was part of a large purge targeting Saudi elites in Riyadh’s Ritz-Carlton hotel in 2017.
- His family says he was tortured with methods including electrocution, waterboarding, and psychological abuse.
- Naimi faces a second trial for allegedly following critical social media accounts and trying to leave Saudi Arabia without permission.
- His family has called attention to his case after nearly a decade of silence encouraged by authorities.
- Naimi’s wife, Mira Lozi, is currently fighting cancer and has spoken publicly alongside their son in London to raise awareness.
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