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A family member of a man detained in the northern province has renewed a public appeal for assistance, saying, “I’m still begging for people to help me get him out.” The individual, identified as 38‑year‑old Ahmed Al‑Mansour, was arrested three months ago on charges of alleged involvement in a protest that turned violent. Human rights groups have raised concerns that his detention lacks due process, noting that he has been held without formal charges and has not been granted access to legal counsel. Al‑Mansour’s sister, Leila Al‑Mansour, has been traveling between the capital and the detention center, meeting with local officials and international NGOs in an effort to secure a court hearing and possible release.

Authorities have responded that the case is under investigation and that procedural steps are being followed, though they have not provided a timeline for a trial. The Ministry of Justice confirmed that a review of the detainee’s status is pending, while the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention has been asked to monitor the situation. As the family continues to mobilize public support, advocacy groups say the outcome will hinge on whether the legal process can be expedited and whether external pressure can influence a transparent resolution.