Saudi Arabia has initiated a series of travel bans aimed at silencing its critics, particularly women's rights activists like Loujain al-Hathloul and Maryam al-Otaibi. These bans frequently extend to family members, indicating a form of collective punishment. The crackdown is coinciding with Saudi Arabia's efforts to attract international tourists and host significant cultural events like the 2034 FIFA World Cup. Activists believe these measures are a way to control narratives surrounding the country's human rights record, particularly in light of ongoing imprisonments of political prisoners.
Saudi Arabia is implementing widespread travel bans on its citizens, particularly targeting women's rights activists. High-profile figures like Loujain al-Hathloul and Maryam al-Otaibi face restrictions designed to suppress dissent.
These travel bans serve not only to silence critics but also to impose collective punishment on their families, ensuring silence around activism and limiting external support for their causes.
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