Dissident takes legal action against Saudi government over spyware claim

Lawyers for a Saudi dissident have told the Saudi embassy that they intend to begin legal action, after accusing the government in Riyadh of spying on his mobile phone. The dissident, Ghanem al-Masarir al-Dosari, says he wants damages and an apology after he clicked on a text message which security experts believe downloaded spyware.

The legal action comes amid increased concern for the safety of Saudi dissidents, following the murder of Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul.