Saudi man jailed after accusing government of apostasy

By Ahmed al-Masri

DOHA, Qatar (AA) - A Saudi court has slapped a Saudi citizen with 11 years behind bars for accusing the government of apostasy, Saudi daily Okaz reported Monday.

According to the newspaper, the man -- whose name was not given -- was also found guilty of planning to carry out terrorist acts in the kingdom and supporting the Daesh terrorist group.

The court also slapped him with an 11-year travel ban to go into effect after he serves out his prison sentence.