On 9 January 2012, Ali al-Ghanmi, a former policeman who came to public attention for leaving his post and joining protesters in February 2011, was sentenced to 12 years' imprisonment.
في 9 يناير 2012 حكم على الشرطي السابق علي الغانمي الذي ترك منصبه وانضم إلى المحتجين في فبراير عام 2011 بالسجن 12 عاما.