Saudi female teacher fired for backing Shias

Omran denies involvement in the decision and insists that her dismissal stemmed from security concerns.

Al-Saud said she received a message from one of the influential leaders of the region’s Wahhabi sect urging her to abandon her pro-Shia demands.

“They told my husband I should be thankful for still holding a government job, receiving a monthly pay and being able to cooperate with the Human Rights Commission,” she said.

The Shia activist criticized the conduct of Saudi authorities who treat her like a ‘suspected criminal’ and keep her waiting for hours at airports and terminals upon entrance or departure.

According to Imtithal, there are some 4,000 Shia teachers in al-Sharqiya who are prevented from working in supervisory posts or holding the position of principal at schools, regardless of their educational skills and competence.