Despite his release, what restriction has been imposed on Raif Badawi?
A 10-year travel ban
House arrest
A curfew
Internet ban
Answer
Raif Badawi was sentenced to 10 years in prison and 1,000 lashes in 2014 for criticizing Saudi Arabia's clerics and the country's absolute monarchy. Despite his release in 2021, he remains under a 10-year travel ban. Badawi's release was seen as a major victory for human rights advocates, but the travel ban is a reminder that the Saudi government continues to crack down on dissent.
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