RAIF BAWADI FREED FROM SAUDI PRISON, His WIFE ENSAF HAIDER Confirms

By Chandrayee Roy Choudhury, Canada:

The Quebec family of Saudi blogger Raif Badawi says he has been released from Saudi prison, 10 years after he was jailed for criticizing religious figures and promoting liberal views of Islam.

Ensaf Haidar, Badawi's wife, confirmed the news .

After 10 years in prison, Raif is free!" Haidar tweeted, Friday.

Badawi's family had been anticipating his release, as his 10 year sentence had been served in full, as of Feb. 28.