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Controversial Saudi Activist Accused in Connection with Omani LGBTQ Advocate’s Tragic End

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Controversial Saudi Activist Accused in Connection with Omani LGBTQ Advocate’s Tragic End
Omani Lesbian Rima

In the wake of the tragic suicide of Rima, an Omani LGBTQ advocate in London, fingers are being pointed at a prominent Saudi doctor and activist, Talib Al-Abd Al-Muhsen. Currently a refugee in Germany, Dr. Talib hails from the Al-Ahsa region of Saudi Arabia. He is known for his vocal opposition to the Saudi regime and has previously claimed to have assisted numerous Saudis in their asylum pursuits in the West, shedding light on their reasons for renouncing Islam.

Dr. Talib has been described by some as an atheist who consistently influences Saudi and other Arab women, encouraging them to abandon their faith and homeland. He operates an exclusive online forum, accessible only via specific means, which has become a hub for such discussions.

Rima, the Omani advocate, had previously expressed her gratitude towards Dr. Talib on social media platforms. In a tweet from May 2022, she alluded to starting a new chapter in London, crediting Dr. Talib and his forum for guiding her journey. This tweet resurfaced and was widely shared following the confirmation of Rima’s untimely death.

Al-Abdul Al-Muhsin Student Caused Omani Rima Suicide
Al-Abdul Al-Muhsin Student Caused Omani Rima Suicide

The discourse surrounding Rima’s death has been charged with emotion. Many online commentators have directly accused Dr. Talib of playing a role in her decision to end her life. Bandar Al-Tawilai, a vocal critic, stated that Rima was influenced by Dr. Talib to relocate to Britain and, within a year, tragically decided to take her own life.

Dr. Talib’s advocacy for Saudi women to seek asylum in European countries has been well-documented. In a tweet from March 2022, he urged Saudi women to consider asylum as a solution, emphasizing the impact female refugees can have on governmental policies and media narratives.

However, some activists allege that Dr. Talib’s motivations are not entirely altruistic. They claim he has a history of exploiting these women, financially and otherwise, with Rima being one of his alleged victims.

The narrative surrounding Rima’s life and death is complex. Once she arrived in London, she spoke of newfound freedom and happiness, a stark contrast to her previous life. Yet, recent events suggest she grappled with profound challenges, culminating in her tragic decision.

Bandar al-Tuwai's tweet about Rima's suicide
Bandar al-Tuwai’s tweet about Rima’s suicide

As of now, the British authorities have not released an official statement regarding the circumstances of Rima’s death. Preliminary reports suggest she was found in her London apartment, with indications that she had been deceased for several days.

The story of Rima’s life and the controversy surrounding Dr. Talib highlight the intricate web of cultural, religious, and personal struggles faced by many in the Middle East. As the discourse continues, one can only hope for clarity, understanding, and justice for all involved.

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- Writer and journalist, born in Homs, 1966, published in various Arab magazines and newspapers since 1983. She studied at the Shari 'a Scientific Institute and then at the Shari' a High School in Homs. She worked as a correspondent for the Arab Equidad newspaper in the United States of America. - New Jersey, Al-Ayam Al-Arabiya, Florida, 1990-2000, Gulf, United Arab Emirates Sharjah - Al-Ittihad Abu Dhabi - Rotana Saudi Magazine - Family Days Magazine (Syrian) Most Syrian newspapers and magazines, after moving to Jordan, followed two press and radio sessions of the community media network and a session of the Doha Center for Media Freedom in Amman and completed dozens of radio reports on the country's radio and Amman Net. I have been working as a collaborator with Zaman Al Wassal on the name "Fars Al Rufai" since 2013. I have an interest in writing about social issues, heritage, phenomena and various artistic subjects. I have many printed books, including: (Questions - confrontations in thought, life and creativity), "Customs and beliefs of Homs Governorate - Syrian Writers' Commission in Damascus 2011, (images from social life in Bedouin) of Al-Rahsah Printing and Publishing House in Homs 2008 and (features and flags from Homs) of Taha Printing and Publishing House 2010. - Many written books, including: (Obad and cultural creations from Syria), (Writing Time - Listening Time - Dialogues in Thought, Life and Creativity) - printed electronically on "eBook", (Trades and Industries of Heritage of Homs), (Exotic Hand, Face and Tongue - Photographs from Popular Heritage s in Homs) and (Famous Homs in the 12th and 13th CentCenturies).

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