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Saudi Border Forces Accused of Violence Against Ethiopian Migrants
March 1, 2025
Saudi Border Forces Accused of Violence Against Ethiopian Migrants
Reports have emerged accusing Saudi Arabia’s border forces of using indiscriminate violence against Ethiopian migrants attempting to cross from Yemen, The Guardian reported. Witnesses recount experiences of machine-gun fire, with many claiming to have seen rotting bodies along the border.…
UN: Sharp uptick in global death penalty, with Saudi Arabia among leading countries
February 27, 2025
UN: Sharp uptick in global death penalty, with Saudi Arabia among leading countries
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has expressed deep concern over the significant global increase in executions, emphasizing that Saudi Arabia remains one of the countries with the highest execution rates. Türk stated that the number of…
New report exposes systemic discrimination against Shia in Saudi Arabia
February 13, 2025
New report exposes systemic discrimination against Shia in Saudi Arabia
A recent report by Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB), titled “Systemic Discrimination and Religious Repression: The Shia Struggle for Equality in Saudi Arabia”, sheds light on the persistent challenges faced by Saudi Arabia’s Shia community, which…
Saudi Arabia releases PhD student jailed for women’s rights tweets
February 12, 2025
Saudi Arabia releases PhD student jailed for women’s rights tweets
Salma al-Shehab, a 36-year-old Saudi Arabian PhD student from Leeds University, has been released after serving a four-year prison sentence for her social media activity supporting women’s rights. Arrested in January 2021 during a visit to Saudi Arabia, al-Shehab was…
Saudi Arabia’s Planned Executions of Shia Citizens Draw International Outcry
February 8, 2025
Saudi Arabia’s Planned Executions of Shia Citizens Draw International Outcry
Saudi Arabia is poised to execute six Shia men, including five who were minors during their arrests for participating in peaceful protests in 2011 and 2012. This alarming development has drawn condemnation from the United Nations and various human rights…
Saudi Arabia executes two citizens amid accusations of using judiciary to silence dissent
February 7, 2025
Saudi Arabia executes two citizens amid accusations of using judiciary to silence dissent
Saudi authorities executed two citizens, Fahd bin Saud bin Hamad Al-Shammari and Sami bin Khalaf bin Aqil Al-Mutairi, on Wednesday after convicting them of “treason” and “supporting terrorism,” according to a statement from the Ministry of Interior. The ministry claimed…
Jeddah Hosts Islamic Arts Biennale 2025
January 28, 2025
Jeddah Hosts Islamic Arts Biennale 2025
The Islamic Arts Biennale 2025, titled And All That Is In Between, has officially opened in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Arch Daily reported. Organized by the Diriyah Biennale Foundation, this year’s event is hosted at the Western Hajj Terminal of King…
Saudi: NEOM Green Hydrogen project reaches key milestones in energy transition
January 26, 2025
Saudi: NEOM Green Hydrogen project reaches key milestones in energy transition
The Saudi NEOM Green Hydrogen Company (NGHC) has announced significant progress in developing the world’s largest green hydrogen plant, advancing efforts to transition to cleaner energy sources. The plant, set to be fully operational by 2026, aims to produce up…
Saudi Arabia sees record surge in executions in 2024
January 10, 2025
Saudi Arabia sees record surge in executions in 2024
Saudi Arabia carried out at least 338 executions in 2024, a sharp rise from 170 in 2023 and the highest annual total in decades, according to an AFP tally. This marks a significant increase from previous records, with Amnesty International…
Severe Flooding Hits Saudi Arabia Amid Record Rainfall
January 8, 2025
Severe Flooding Hits Saudi Arabia Amid Record Rainfall
Saudi Arabia is facing unprecedented torrential rains and severe flooding, affecting multiple cities across the kingdom, Anadolu Agency reported today. The National Center for Meteorology has issued various warning alerts, with a high red alert in Mecca and Madinah, and…