UN RIGHTS EXPERTS SPEAK OUT AGAINST 'OUTRAGEOUS' CONVICTION, SENTENCING OF SAUDI BLOGGER

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Web version   New York May 15 2014 12:00PM   UN News Centre with breaking news from the UN News Service  Credit: OHCHR UN RIGHTS EXPERTS SPEAK OUT AGAINST ‘OUTRAGEOUS’ CONVICTION, SENTENCING OF SAUDI BLOGGER A group of independent United Nations human rights experts today expressed alarm at the conviction by a Saudi court of online activist and blogger Raef Badawi, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison, 1,000 lashes and a 1 million Saudi riyal fine. Read more TOPICS Peace and Security -  Economic Development -  Humanitarian Aid -  Environment -  Human Rights -  UN Affais, Secretary-General -  Women, Children, Population -  Law, Crime Prevention -  Health, Poverty -  Culture, Education United Nations News Center mailing system If you have problems reading this, please consult the web version Click here to unsubscribe from the UN mailing list. UN News Service Contact Radio News and Media