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Arab News
03-03-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Saudi opposition welcome to return home – Head of State Security
RIYADH: Saudi opposition staying overseas are welcome to return home without any fear of punishment, Abdulaziz Al-Howairini, Head of the Presidency of State Security, said in an interview on MBC's Hekayat Waad program during Ramadan. 'Under the directives of the Crown Prince, if there are no lawsuits filed against you for homicide, theft or assault, and you were misled, the state will welcome you and will not punish you,' he said. 'If a person has not actually committed a crime, but only entertained the thought of it, the state will address this issue and fix it.' بتوجيه من ولي العهد.. رسالة من رئيس أمن الدولة السعودي للمغرر بهم: إن لم يكن عليك "حق خاص" قتل أو سرقة أو اعتداء وكنت من المغرر بهم، فإن الدولة ترحب بك ولن تعاقبك برنامج #حكاية_وعد يومياً الساعة 6 مساء بتوقيت السعودية على #MBC1#رمضان_يجمعنا — MBC1 (@mbc1) March 2, 2025 Howairini, in extending the offer for, quoted Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's words: 'Anyone who decides to return, without having any lawsuits filed against them for assault, homicide, or other violent acts, and if their actions were limited to opposition or they were exploited by haters or received money at some point or were misled, they are welcome to come back without fear of punishment.' He added that the Kingdom's embassies were fully aware and nationals seeking assistance can contact a designated number (990) where they can provide their name and location, and request to communicate with their family members. 'We receive numerous calls, but rest assured, we do not shame those individuals,' Howairini said, in reassuring the confidentiality of communications.
Zawya
03-03-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
Saudi Arabia urges dissidents to return home under amnesty offer: State Security chief
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has urged dissidents, who were exploited by external entities to attack the Kingdom, to return home without facing consequences, as long as they were not involved in grave crimes, according to President of State Security Abdulaziz Al-Howairini. He emphasized that the state focuses on rehabilitation rather than punishment and assured that their return would not be publicized. In a televised interview on Sunday, Al-Howairini conveyed Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's directive, extending an open invitation to those who were misled and manipulated for ulterior motives. He affirmed that Saudi Arabia welcomes their return without consequences if their opposition remained at the level of ideological influence and they were not implicated in criminal cases within the country. Al-Howairini outlined the process for individuals wishing to return, stating they can contact the designated number (990) to provide their identity and location for assistance. Alternatively, they can delegate a family member to coordinate with the relevant authorities. He added that Saudi embassies worldwide are prepared to facilitate and support their safe return. Speaking on MBC's Hikayat Waad (Promise Story) program, Al-Howairini reiterated that the state would not expose or publicize the names of those who choose to return, reinforcing the Kingdom's commitment to rehabilitation over punishment. He also highlighted Saudi society's role in combating extremism and terrorism, revealing that approximately 20% of detainees in the country were taken into custody either at their families' request or through coordinated efforts with them. He noted that families increasingly recognize the state's proactive approach to protecting its citizens from being exploited by extremists. The program's latest episode focused on Saudi Arabia's counterterrorism efforts, featuring top security officials who shared insights into the country's progress in combating extremism in recent years. © Copyright 2022 The Saudi Gazette. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Saudi Gazette
02-03-2025
- Politics
- Saudi Gazette
Saudi Arabia invites misguided individuals abroad to return home under amnesty offer: State Security chief
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has invited misguided individuals abroad, who were exploited by external entities to attack the Kingdom, to return home without facing consequences, as long as they were not involved in grave crimes, according to President of State Security Abdulaziz Al-Howairini. He emphasized that the state focuses on rehabilitation rather than punishment and assured that their return would not be publicized. In a televised interview on Sunday, Al-Howairini conveyed Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's directive, extending an open invitation to those who were misled and manipulated for ulterior motives. He affirmed that Saudi Arabia welcomes their return without consequences if their opposition remained at the level of ideological influence and they were not implicated in criminal cases within the country. Al-Howairini outlined the process for individuals wishing to return, stating they can contact the designated number (990) to provide their identity and location for assistance. Alternatively, they can delegate a family member to coordinate with the relevant authorities. He added that Saudi embassies worldwide are prepared to facilitate and support their safe return. Speaking on MBC's Hikayat Waad (Promise Story) program, Al-Howairini reiterated that the state would not expose or publicize the names of those who choose to return, reinforcing the Kingdom's commitment to rehabilitation over punishment. He also highlighted Saudi society's role in combating extremism and terrorism, revealing that approximately 20% of detainees in the country were taken into custody either at their families' request or through coordinated efforts with them. He noted that families increasingly recognize the state's proactive approach to protecting its citizens from being exploited by extremists. The program's latest episode focused on Saudi Arabia's counterterrorism efforts, featuring top security officials who shared insights into the country's progress in combating extremism in recent years.
Saudi Gazette
02-03-2025
- Politics
- Saudi Gazette
Saudi Arabia invites dissidents to return home under amnesty offer: State Security chief
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has invited dissidents, who were exploited by external entities to attack the Kingdom, to return home without facing consequences, as long as they were not involved in grave crimes, according to President of State Security Abdulaziz Al-Howairini. He emphasized that the state focuses on rehabilitation rather than punishment and assured that their return would not be publicized. In a televised interview on Sunday, Al-Howairini conveyed Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's directive, extending an open invitation to those who were misled and manipulated for ulterior motives. He affirmed that Saudi Arabia welcomes their return without consequences if their opposition remained at the level of ideological influence and they were not implicated in criminal cases within the country. Al-Howairini outlined the process for individuals wishing to return, stating they can contact the designated number (990) to provide their identity and location for assistance. Alternatively, they can delegate a family member to coordinate with the relevant authorities. He added that Saudi embassies worldwide are prepared to facilitate and support their safe return. Speaking on MBC's Hikayat Waad (Promise Story) program, Al-Howairini reiterated that the state would not expose or publicize the names of those who choose to return, reinforcing the Kingdom's commitment to rehabilitation over punishment. He also highlighted Saudi society's role in combating extremism and terrorism, revealing that approximately 20% of detainees in the country were taken into custody either at their families' request or through coordinated efforts with them. He noted that families increasingly recognize the state's proactive approach to protecting its citizens from being exploited by extremists. The program's latest episode focused on Saudi Arabia's counterterrorism efforts, featuring top security officials who shared insights into the country's progress in combating extremism in recent years.
