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After arrest over offensive content, Saudi Nursing Association defends the profession

From Okaz · () Arabic

Translated from Arabic and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • The Saudi Nursing Association said nurses are a fundamental part of the healthcare system and rejected insults or stereotypes targeting the profession.
  • The statement followed Riyadh police’s arrest of a resident over video content deemed offensive to public morals, religious values and women.
  • The association said freedom of expression does not justify harming people’s dignity or reputation, and cited Saudi protections against electronic abuse and defamation.

The Saudi Nursing Association has rejected any insult or belittling of nursing and its workers, saying nurses form a fundamental part of the healthcare system.

The association issued its statement after Riyadh police announced the arrest of a resident who appeared in video content containing remarks described as offensive to public morals and religious values, as well as insulting to women. The suspect was referred to the Public Prosecution.

The circulated content triggered broad reactions after its speaker disparaged women’s work in nursing. Healthcare workers and other viewers expressed anger and called for action against attacks on the profession and its staff.

The association said it had followed the material shared through media outlets and social media platforms. It stressed that freedom of expression and criticism do not justify insulting individuals or professions, or undermining their dignity and reputation. It also pointed to Saudi regulations protecting individuals from abuse and defamation through electronic means.

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Originally published by Okaz in Arabic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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