Before journalist Jamal Khashoggi entered the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on October 2, Saudi officials inside the building discussed dismembering a body.
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News about the struggle for democracy in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia is not a functioning democracy. According to Freedom House, "political parties are forbidden, and organized political opposition exists only outside the country". Also see our articles on the Middle East and religion - a touchy subject for the Saudi royals.
Saudi Teenager Murtaja Qureiris Spared From Execution
A Saudi teenager who had been facing a possible death penalty for taking part in Shiite-led protests as a child will not be executed.
Khashoggi Fiancee: World ‘Still Has Not Done Anything’
Hatice Cengiz, the fiancee of Jamal Khashoggi, says that she could not believe that no one has yet faced serious consequences for the crime.
Saudi Arabia’s Crackdown on Critics and Rights’ Activists Continues
Today marks the first anniversary of the arrests of several prominent women human rights defenders in Saudi Arabia, a year of human rights in the Kingdom.
Growing Concerns Over Saudi Arabia’s Rights Abuses
The recent mass execution of dozens of Saudi citizens has drawn wide criticism from rights groups and governments around the world.
16 Countries Are Most ‘Egregious’ Violators of Religious Freedom
An independent U.S. watchdog named 16 nations “countries of particular concern” for engaging in “systematic, egregious violations” of religious freedom.
Saudi Accepted at Michigan School Was Among 37 Beheaded
Saudi Arabia’s beheading of 37 Saudi citizens Tuesday included young man who had been accepted for admission to Western Michigan University seven years ago.
Saudi Women’s Activist ‘Electrocuted And Waterboarded In Prison’
A women’s rights activist has been waterboarded, electrocuted and threatened with rape while in prison in Saudi Arabia, her brother has claimed.
Yemeni Artist’s Murals Depict Costs of War
A Yemeni graffiti artist is taking her art to the streets of Sanaa to draw images of war and hunger in the conflict-torn country.
Runaway Saudi Sisters Plead for Help on Social Media
Two Saudi sisters appealed for help Wednesday from the former Soviet republic of Georgia after fleeing their country, in the latest case of runaways.