Saudi Arabia arrests Yemeni journalist Mujahid Al-Haiqi after pilgrimage - Committee to Protect Journalists

Saudi Arabia arrests Yemeni journalist Mujahid Al-Haiqi after pilgrimage - Committee to Protect Journalists

Washington, D.C., September 5, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Saudi authorities to justify their detention of freelance Yemeni journalist Mujahid Al-Haiqi at Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah airport last month, or immediately release him.  “By arresting Mujahid Al-Haiqi without explanation, Saudi authorities show once again that journalists face tremendous perils in the kingdom, even when travelling for religious purposes,” said CPJ Pro…