U.S told Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday that U.S. will hold accountable those involved in killing of a dissident Saudi journalist.
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In Online Ruse, Fake Journalists Tried to Hack Saudi Critic
Hackers impersonating journalists tried to intercept communications of a prominent Saudi opposition figure in Washington, The Associated Press has found.
Latest Arrest Spurs Rights Group To Demand Iran Journalists Release
Journalist arrested by authorities in Iran for writing about government corruption is latest of other detentions that have drawn international concern.
Activists: Bahrain Continues To Revoke Citizenship Of Dissidents
Human rights activists say Bahrain government is continuing to target political opponents by using terrorism allegations to strip them of their citizenship.
VIDEO: Experts Discuss Prospects For New Iraqi Government
The Kurds are furious about their loss of control over Kirkuk, their second-class citizenship, and the status of their oil and security forces.
Bahrain’s Opposition Leader Receives Life Sentence
Sheikh Ali Salman and two other men, all members of now-outlawed Al-Wefaq movement had been acquitted by the criminal court on charges of spying for Qatar.
Artists Amid Mosul Ruins Reclaim Iraqi City’s Cultural Life
In a bold move, a community of Iraqi artists and activists have defied fears of fresh attacks to hold weekly book markets and photography exhibitions.
Saudi-hired Lobbyists Give Millions To Influence Congress
U.S. lobbyists on Saudi Arabia’s payroll gave more than $2.3 million to political campaigns as they mounted a massive influence operation.
Fiancée of Jamal Khashoggi Calls on Saudis to Hand Over His Body
The fiancée of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi says Saudi authorities know where Khashoggi’s body is and called on them to reveal its whereabouts.
Saudi Arabia Urged To Halt Six Imminent Executions
U.N human rights experts called on Saudi Arabia to halt the imminent execution of six men sentenced to death for activities related to the 2011 Arab Spring.