On Thursday 31 May, the European Parliament called on the Saudi authorities to put an end to all forms of harassment (including judicial) of human rights defenders in the country, so that they can carry out their activities without unjustified obstacles and without the fear of retaliation.
Seven women and four men were arrested on 15 May because of their activism for women's rights.
The joint resolution from the ECR, Greens/EFA, EFDD, S&D, EPP and ALDE groups, adopted by 525 votes in...