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Can human rights groups help?

Human rights groups, like those condemning Esther Wanja Muthoni's sentence, play a crucial role by publicising cases and lobbying international bodies and governments. While they cannot directly overturn a Saudi court's decision, their advocacy can create diplomatic pressure, sometimes leading to clemency or intervention.

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