Saudi Arabia denies consular access to Zaid Hamid

[Kompromat]

What kind of rules did he violate?

He probably criticized the Saudi war in Yemen.

 

[surya kiran]

If the chap said something against the House of Saud in Saudi Arabia, he seriously needs a medical mental check up. Not lashes. Well....on second thoughts..both.

 

[ACE OF THE AIR]

What kind of rules did he violate?

1) Insulting the Rulers of Saudi Arabia.
2) Telling the truth about the RSAAF , Army and Navy.
3) Going against their religious beliefs.
4) Criticize the Policies of RSA worldwide.

 

[Djinn]

but Saudi are a religio-fascist state

I believe this is what Saudis portray. In reality they selectively use religion, when they need to justify some thing for the benefit of the monarchy, so one can say that KSA is just fascist monarchy......which cant even be criticized.

 

[Ghareeb_Da_Baal]

His views are ridiculous , biased , outright stupid or totally degrading.
In that case he should be thrown out of the country (Saudi Arabia). But they have no business/authority treating a citizen of another country like that.

Bro, in these countries, they only punish people from Paksita, Indai, B'Desh ect.
You can gauge these people across all the arab countries by their treatment of non arab migrants from our countries.
Our countries cant and wont do much.

 

[VCheng]

Thanks for being so considerate.

I hate you Mr. Atanzzzz for scaring the hell outta me...the only thing my hubby has ever warned me about is to not post anything against ME/gcc online.


As if he was an agent...

@Atanz 's advice is correct, and it is not just online, but SMS, WhatsApp, Viber, all of them, in the ME all are watched closely.

He may or may not be an agent, but that is what the interrogation is supposed to find out, among other things. May be he will be given a Royal pardon. May be he will become a pawn in a larger game. It is still too early to tell.

 

[Levina]

@Atanz 's advice is correct, and it is not just online, but SMS, WhatsApp, Viber, all of them, in the ME all are watched closely.
.

I know that both you and Atanz 're right.
I'm sure I have not posted anything against the country yet, I dont have a reason to do so.

 

[xyxmt]

put some fat ugly uneducated Sheikh in jail for few days.

 

[Nicky G]

Why the hullabaloo over a little media personality? He does not hold any official position does he? So KSA can do what they want according to their laws.

Besides, does Pak have any real leverage to counter this move even if it so wished?

 

[VCheng]

I know that both you and Atanz 're right.
Few days back a Sudanese guy from our company was fired after the central bank found huge amounts transferred to Philippines from his account, he could not prove his innocence.
I'm sure I have not posted anything against the country yet, I dont have a reason to do so.

Just remember that you are a guest of a monarchy and not a citizen in a free society.

Heck, learn from the topic of this thread. Back to ZH, I wonder if his Army contacts will help him out here or be more trouble for him?

 

[Levina]

Just remember that you are a guest of a monarchy and not a citizen in a free society.

Stop scaring me.

 

[VCheng]

Stop scaring me.

I am not trying to scare you. Those are just facts. If you play by the rules, you will be just fine. Royal hospitality is after all quite enjoyable, tax-free.

 

[Indika]

You can't bash Saudi govt in Saudia.

Yes, agreed. Dont agree with his opinion,views, incites (unless it leads to crime, which cannot be legally proved) throw him out,dont give him a visa.

We may find his views ridiculous , biased or stupid but it will be a mistake to think he is a powerless joker
He has wider access within political and military establishment of pakistan, he gives lectures in colleges and universities , he has shows on prime time tv and above all he is a very good speaker. even when hes BSing ,he does with a lot of confidence and passion and this is what makes him a dangerous man
You may find him funny but there must be several people with impressionable mind who will get influenced and believe in him.

Pakistan should charge him legally (if he violates law) and convict him in a fair trail. Now I know this wont happen in pakistan. There is no shortage of stupid ppl in the world, you will always get nutcases everywhere. This deals with rights,freedom, liberties of an individual.
When kasab was in jail, india agreed for consular access (albeit with other things in mind) even though he was terrorist. (look at the Irony, pakistan dint do it for strategic reason then, but now they dont have power to do it) If we start jailing and punishing ppl for opinions , views world will become a dangerous place. Even if he was jailed should be given right to defend himself.
You are just seeing one person, tmmrw it might be you or some one else. If every other country follows SA then it will be hell on earth even for their own citizens.

 

[Dr Gupta]

He is a idiot but it would be funny to see what he says upon his return, perhaps he will blame RAW and Mossad

 

[Daneshmand]

The message is clear. If you want to go for pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina or for performing Hajj, then do not criticize Saudi Royals, the kings and the princes in your lifetime. At least not in a public way. If you do, then your pilgrimage can become a trap and you will be caught like a mouse. They own the Ka'ba so if you want to see it, then keep your mouth shut. This guy used to be on PressTV also: