Saudi Detains "Thousands" For Months Without Trial: Human Rights Watch

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Saudi Arabia has detained thousands of people for up to a decade without trial, Human Rights Watch said Sunday, slamming the country's powerful crown prince for the "arbitrary detentions".

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