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What was Raif Badawi accused of in his trial?

  • Apostasy

  • Blasphemy

  • Rebellion

  • Treason

Answer

Raif Badawi was accused of apostasy in his trial, which is the act of renouncing one's religion. This is a serious crime in Saudi Arabia, where the official religion is Islam, and can be punishable by death. Badawi was arrested in 2012 for writing a blog that criticized the government and religious authorities.
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