On 6 September 2025, during a surprise trial hearing, the Specialized Criminal Court (SCC) reduced the prison sentences of 8 of 10 Egyptian Nubian men arbitrarily detained in Saudi Arabia. On 10 October 2022, the SCC sentenced the 10 Egyptian Nubian men to prison terms ranging between 10 to 18 years following a grossly unfair trial for organizing a peaceful remembrance event. They were charged with establishing an association without a license, showing solidarity with the Muslim Brotherhood and posting on social media. Some of the men are elderly and suffer from health conditions, such as diabetes and cardiovascular issues. The Saudi authorities must immediately and unconditionally release the 10 men.
