Dual U.S.-Saudi Citizen Jailed in Saudi Arabia

SOURCE apnews.com
Saad Almadi, a dual U.S.-Saudi citizen, was jailed in Saudi Arabia for social media posts critical of the crown prince, leading to pressure to renounce his American citizenship. The Saudi government denies dual citizenship and has imposed an exit ban preventing Almadi from returning to the U.S. His son is advocating for his father's release.

Key Points

  • Saad Almadi, a dual U.S.-Saudi citizen, was jailed in Saudi Arabia for social media posts critical of the crown prince.
  • The Saudi government pressured Almadi to renounce his American citizenship and imposed an exit ban preventing his return to the U.S.
  • Almadi's son is advocating for his father's release and highlighting the lack of action by the U.S. government in this case.