Al-Ha'ir Prison

al-Ha'ir prison, also known as al-Hayer al-Hayar or al-Haer, is a Saudi Arabian political, maximum-security, Mabahith-affiliated prison located approximately 25 miles south of Riyadh. It is the largest prison complex in Saudi Arabia and houses both men and women. It includes isolation cells and torture rooms. Reportedly, a number of members of al-Qaeda are held there. There is also confirmation of people unfavored by the royal family being held there, including princesses and princes, journalists, business rivals, political rivals, international prisoners, and alleged dissidents or persons needing to be silenced, made an example of, and destroyed psychologically and physically. Many people have been held without charge, have no current, pending, or even past court dates, nor a future release date. Past prisoners report being subjected to constant psychological, environmental, physical, social, and sexual torture. Many noted persons are confirmed to be held there under these conditions. Many other individuals are suspected to be held there, as the Saudi government limits communication for captives and refuses to provide information concerning certain detainees as a policy.

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