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Saudi arrests Shia activist from Awamiya

Saudi authorities arrested a member of the Al-Hazim family in Awamiya as part of a continuing crackdown in Qatif.

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Awamiya, Qatif, Saudi Arabia
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Tuesday, 28 April 2026 at 03:04 UTC
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Saudi regime authorities have arrested a member of the Al-Hazim family from the town of Awamiya in the Qatif region, as part of an ongoing crackdown against the local Shia population. The arrest campaign in Qatif continues, with this latest detention confirmed by local sources. The Al-Hazim family member is the most recent target in a broader security sweep that has drawn criticism from human rights groups.
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