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'Was raped, forced to kiss interrogators in jail': Political activist Loujain Al Hathloul narrates her horrifying ordeal

According to the allegations, Loujain Al Hathloul was forced to kiss and have physical relations with the interrogators during her stay in prison.

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  • Feb 11, 2021, 03:21 PM IST

Saudi Arabian political activist Lozain-al-Hathlaul has been released from prison after 1001 days. According to the allegations, Loujain Al Hathloul was forced to kiss and have physical relations with the interrogators during her stay in prison. 

Know all about Loujain Al Hathloul here.

1. Sexual harassment of Loujain Al Hathloul in jail

Sexual harassment of Loujain Al Hathloul in jail
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Loujain al-Hathloul was released on Wednesday and she narrated her ordeal after coming out of the prison. According to the allegations, Loujain Al Hathloul was raped in prison for 3 years and sexually abused by many people. (Pic courtesy: Reuters)

2. Loujain Al Hathloul was forced to kiss interrogators

Loujain Al Hathloul was forced to kiss interrogators
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Earlier, human rights lawyer Baroness Helena Kennedy wrote a letter saying that Loujain Al Hathloul was raped several times in Saudi Arabia's prison. During the interrogation, the political activist was also raped several times. (Pic courtesy: Reuters)

3. Loujain Al Hathloul was shown pornographic films in jail

Loujain Al Hathloul was shown pornographic films in jail
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According to allegations by Baroness Helena Kennedy, Loujain al Hathloul was shown pornographic films during interrogation. She was hung from a ceiling, severely beaten and given electric shock several times during her time in prison.

4. Loujain al Hathloul played a major role in empowering women to drive in Saudi Arabia

Loujain al Hathloul played a major role in empowering women to drive in Saudi Arabia
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Loujain al Hathloul is the social worker who fought for the rights of women to drive cars in Saudi Arabia. Loujain was arrested in 2018 and sentenced to 6 years in jail by the court.

5. Loujain al Hathloul raised voice against Saudi Arabia government

Loujain al Hathloul raised voice against Saudi Arabia government
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Significantly, Loujain al Hathloul has criticized the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia many times. He asked why women cannot travel alone in Saudi Arabia without a male relative. Loujain al-Hathlaul first voiced against anti-women laws of Saudi Arabia in 2014. She then drove the car to the UAE and streamed the video live. (Photo courtesy: Twitter)

 

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