Saudi Arabia’s Secret Supreme Court Decision Raises Serious Concerns Background In a troubling display of disregard for human rights, Amnesty International has obtained credible information that Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court silently upheld the death sentences of two young men who were under the age of 18 at the time of […]
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The Secret Supreme Court Decision: Urgent Plea to Halt Execution of Two Young Men in Saudi Arabia
Amnesty International: Saudi Arabia Secretly Upholds Death Sentences for Young Men Introduction Amnesty International has received credible information that Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has secretly upheld the death sentences of two young men, Abdullah al-Derazi and Jalal Labbad. These individuals were convicted of terrorism-related charges for their involvement in anti-government […]
Exploiting the Vulnerable: The Dark Reality of Migrant Workers in Saudi Arabia
Amnesty International Report Reveals Appalling Conditions Faced by Contracted Workers in Amazon Warehouses in Saudi Arabia Amnesty International has released a new report exposing the abuse and exploitation of contracted workers in Amazon warehouses in Saudi Arabia. The report, titled “Don’t worry, it’s a branch of Amazon,” details how these […]
Exploiting Migrant Workers in Saudi Arabia’s Amazon Warehouses
Amnesty International Report Exposes Exploitation of Contracted Workers in Amazon Warehouses in Saudi Arabia Introduction Amnesty International released a report today revealing shocking human rights abuses suffered by contracted workers in Amazon warehouses in Saudi Arabia. The report, titled “Don’t worry, it’s a branch of Amazon,” highlights the failure of […]
Saudi Arabia’s Dark Connection: The Deception and Exploitation of Migrant Workers in Amazon Warehouses
Amnesty International Report Reveals Shocking Abuse of Contracted Workers in Amazon Warehouses in Saudi Arabia Introduction Contracted workers in Amazon warehouses in Saudi Arabia were subjected to deception, exploitation, and appalling living conditions, according to a new report from Amnesty International. The report, titled “Don’t worry, it’s a branch of […]
Saudi Arabia’s Unresolved Injustice: The Ongoing Tragedy of Jamal Khashoggi’s State-Sanctioned Murder
Five Years Since the Grisly Murder of Jamal Khashoggi: Justice Denied The Cry for Justice As we approach the solemn five-year anniversary of the heinous murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, the call for justice remains unanswered. Amnesty International’s Secretary General, Agnès Callamard, rightly points out that the path to […]
Crisis Brewing: Saudi Crown Prince’s Harsh Response to Tweets
Saudi Crown Prince Confirms Death Sentence for Tweets: Bad Laws Have Become Worse Under MBS Introduction In a recent interview with Fox News, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) confirmed the death sentence of retired teacher Muhammed al Ghamdi for his social media posts. While MBS acknowledged the […]
Saudi Arabia’s Controversial Investment Fund: A Deep Dive into its Links to Human Rights Abuses
Saudi Arabia: Investment Fund Linked to Abuses Testifies Before Senate Subcommittee on Investigations September 13, 2023 | By In a testimony before the US Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called for an investigation and regulation of sovereign wealth funds, particularly Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund […]
Saudi Arabia’s Execution Surge: A Grim Reminder of Authoritarian Brutality
Alarming Rise in Executions in Saudi Arabia Raises Serious Human Rights Concerns Introduction The recent news that Saudi Arabia has already executed 100 people this year has caught the attention of the international community and human rights organizations. Amnesty International’s Middle East and North Africa Director, Heba Morayef, rightly points […]
Saudi Arabia: The Urgent Need to Overturn the Unjust Conviction and Harsh Sentencing of Social Media Activist
Saudi Activist Sentenced to Death for Online Activity Background Information Over the past two years, Saudi Arabia has seen an escalation in its crackdown against individuals using social media and the internet to voice their opinions. Amnesty International has documented numerous cases of individuals being sentenced to imprisonment for peaceful […]