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Is Raif Badawi allowed to leave the country after his release?

  • No, he has a 10 years travel ban

  • Yes, he can travel freely

  • Yes, but only for special occasions

  • Not until fines are paid

Answer

No, Raif Badawi is not allowed to leave the country after his release because he has a 10-year travel ban. This ban was imposed by the Saudi government as a punishment for his criticism of the country's religious establishment. Badawi was arrested in 2012 and sentenced to 10 years in prison and 1,000 lashes for his blog posts, which were critical of the Saudi government and religious establishment.
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