Saudi Arabia's systematic violation of religious scholars' human rights CategoriesAdvocacy

Saudi Arabia’s systematic violation of religious scholars’ human rights

The Saudi government persisted in its systematic curbs on religious and belief liberties until 2022. One of the Saudi Scholar, Sheikh Salman Al-Ouda has been detained since September 2017 without any legal charges. He has characterized his extended isolation as a breach of global human rights standards. This prolonged confinement is a mental disorder as […]

Aggressive behavior of the Saudi government at the UN workshop CategoriesAdvocacy

Saudi Arabia’s crackdown on free speech: A challenge for the UN

The United Nations has long been considered the global voice for human rights and freedom of speech. Meanwhile, it has faced criticisms over its commitment to uphold such principles after what happened during the recent international conference on Internet governance. There is controversy surrounding whether the UN is allowing diplomatic relations to override its core […]

A bad view of Israel Human rights violation in Gaza CategoriesAdvocacy

Gaza under siege: Human rights abuses and the ongoing humanitarian crisis

The geopolitical turmoil has long been centered on the Gaza Strip, where ongoing clashes between Israel and Hamas have significantly exacerbated the humanitarian crisis. According to reports, Israel has been seriously impeding humanitarian relief attempts in recent months, even after a ceasefire was declared.  In 2007, Hamas took control of the Gaza Strip after a […]

Saudi labor reforms Office closures & migrant impact CategoriesAdvocacy

Saudi Arabia’s labor reforms: Closing recruitment offices and migrant worker impact

In the fourth quarter of 2024, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) stated that 13 recruitment offices would be closed and that 31 others would have their licenses revoked for a variety of infractions. Following ministry authorities’ inspection raids of recruitment agencies and businesses, punitive actions were implemented.  Following their failure to […]

Analysis exposes hate speech after Gulen's death CategoriesAdvocacy

Analysis exposes hate speech after Gulen’s death

Following Gulen’s death on October 20, 2024, the pro-government media constantly exploited hate speech to dehumanize and demonize him and his supporters, taking inspiration from President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s inflammatory statements. To silence moderate views and make anti-Gulen hate speech the prevailing public discourse, the administration also launched a wave of censorship at the same […]

Saudi Arabia's contradictory stance Condemning Al-Aqsa visit while pursuing ties with Israel CategoriesAdvocacy

Saudi Arabia’s contradictory stance: Condemning Al-Aqsa visit while pursuing ties with Israel

The Israeli far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s visit to the holy Al-Aqsa Mosque complex in the Old City of occupied East Jerusalem was accepted by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The national security minister’s Thursday morning visit and prayer at the Al-Aqsa compound, according to the ministry, was a blatant transgression and a provocation of […]