Saudi Princess Makes Rare Public Plea for Release From Prison
- Basmah, reformist daughter of late king, said in bad health
- Saudi authorities have detained slew of royals in recent years
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A prominent Saudi princess made a rare public plea to the king seeking to be released along with her daughter from a maximum-security jail in Riyadh, saying she’s seriously ill.
“I am currently being held in Al-Ha’ir prison without criminal, or otherwise any charges against my person,” said the appeal posted on Princess Basmah bint Saud’s verified Twitter account on Wednesday. “My health is deteriorating to an extent that is severe, and that could lead to my death.”