Jailed Saudi, Chinese activists among top rights prize finalists

Geneva (AFP) Jan 18, 2021

A prominent Saudi women's rights activist and a Chinese rights lawyer, both imprisoned, plus a photojournalist from Turkmenistan were nominated Monday for a top human rights prize. Organisers of the Martin Ennals Award hoped that the nominations could shine a light on abuses in authoritarian states. "The finalists distinguish themselves by their bravery and deep commitment to the issues