For many Muslims, visiting Saudi Arabia for religious pilgrimages is an important part of their spiritual life. But for a metro Detroit father, his journey of faith has turned into a nightmare; he's been imprisoned for more than a month.
For many Muslims, visiting Saudi Arabia for religious pilgrimages is an important part of their spiritual life.
Born in Yemen, Salem is a U.S. citizen who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder and diabetes, according to an official and Moughni. He's being portrayed byHis family in Michigan is worried for his future given Saudi Arabia's recent history of, Moughni said. He doesn't know if and when he may have a court date or hearing.
Moughni said Saudi officials have stopped communicating with Salem's two sons, who remain in Saudi Arabia. “It’s deeply concerning that a trip between Mr. Salem and his sons to one of the most holiest sites has turned into a nightmare," Tlaib said Friday in a statement to the Detroit Free Press, part of the USA TODAY Network."Mr. Salem’s family has faced many sleepless nights and are growing more worried each day about his well-being and safety. Their father is disabled and suffers from PTSD, he needs to be home as soon as possible.
Then two people approached Salem, told him they were from Libya and asked him what had happened. They were dressed in clothing that made them seem like visiting pilgrims, but, unknown to Salem, they were actually undercover police or security agents.
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