Royal pardon for Saudi journalist sentenced to lashes
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
- Organization: CNN
- Link: http://edition.cnn.com
"Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah has been called "The King of Hearts" by many of his countrymen, referring to what they believe are his compassionate attempts to reform his ultra-conservative kingdom. He used his power Monday to overturn a criminal court sentence of 60 lashes and a two-year travel ban imposed on female journalist Rosanna al-Yami. Under the travel ban, she could not have left Saudi Arabia."
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