Saudi Arabia persists in suppressing human rights advocates, usually by cruel treatment and wrongful detention, in spite of the world’s advances towards protecting human rights. Right Livelihood and its allies alerted the Council to the harsh anti-terrorism and cybercrime legislation in the nation, which are being utilised to suppress dissent and the inalienable right to […]

At least hundreds of Ethiopian migrants and asylum seekers were killed by Saudi Arabian authorities at the Yemen-Saudi border; these killings may qualify as crimes against humanity. Authorities in Saudi Arabia have arrested human rights campaigners, public intellectuals, and nonviolent dissidents. They have also condemned people to death or decades in prison for postings they […]

Although it falls short of the minimal requirements for the eradication of human trafficking, the Saudi Arabian government is working hard to achieve this goal. Saudi Arabia stayed on Tier 2 because the government showed generally greater efforts in comparison to the previous reporting period, taking into account any potential effects of the COVID-19 outbreak […]

The Saudi royal family also had to deal with the realities of public opinion at home, since a significant number of Saudis have become increasingly critical of the regime as a result of the US military presence. As the biggest oil exporter in the world, the location of some of the most advanced military installations […]

Germany decided to stop all arms shipments to Saudi Arabia on Monday and barred 18 Saudis who are thought to have been involved in the murder of writer Jamal Khashoggi from much of Europe. The restrictions apply to every member of the passport-free Schengen area of the European Union, indicating that Germany is prepared to […]

A joint summit between the UK and Saudi Arabia was held in Riyadh with the objective of strengthening economic relations between the two nations while talks regarding a more comprehensive trade agreement between the UK and the Gulf states are still ongoing. The government stated in a statement that around 450 British businesspeople are attending […]

On Monday, Saudi Arabia issued a warning to Israel not to attack Rafah, describing it as a “bloody and systematic” operation meant to drive Palestinians from the Gaza Strip. The Saudi Foreign Ministry said in a statement that it is a clear breach of international law and human rights norms to intentionally target civilian areas […]

The elusive prospect of a representative government chosen by the people of Saudi Arabia brought together activists and dissidents from across the diaspora for an in-person conference held inside a ballroom of the Gaylord Convention Center overlooking the National Harbor outside of Washington, DC. With the aim of laying the groundwork for the eventual overthrow […]

Amazon, a massive online retailer, will provide over 700 migrant workers in Saudi Arabia with $1.9 million to address concerns related to their human rights and safety, including inadequate living circumstances and irregular wages. After hiring Verité, Amazon discovered infractions such as poor living conditions and safety concerns at Saudi warehouses. Problems included inconsistent wages, […]