Category Archives: Saudi Arabia
Reprisal Against Family Members: The Case of Sulaiman al-Dowaish’s Sons
In April 2016, preacher Sulaiman al-Dowaish was arrested and tortured by the Saudi authorities after [...]
May
Transnational Repression and the Unanswered Case of Jamal Khashoggi
he assassination of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in October 2018 remains a clear example of [...]
May
Pakistani Worker Muhammad Arshad Dies During 2034 World Cup Stadium Construction in Saudi Arabia
A Fatal Incident at Aramco Stadium On March 12, 2025, Muhammad Arshad, a Pakistani foreman [...]
May
The Arbitrary Detention of a British National in Saudi Arabia: How the Country’s Anti-Terrorism Laws Clash with the Image It Wants to Give the World
Saudi Arabia has been making a strict application of two particular laws: the Anti-Cybercrimes Law [...]
Apr
Political Dissent in Saudi Arabia: The Cost of Criticizing the Government
In Saudi Arabia, political dissent carries severe repercussions, with the government employing a range of [...]
Feb
Saudi Arabia’s Strategic Investment in Tennis: Sportswashing and Human Rights Concerns
In recent years, Saudi Arabia has made significant investments in global sports, using high-profile tournaments [...]
Jan
FIFA’s Decision to Award Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 World Cup: A Step Backward for Human Rights
FIFA’s confirmation of Saudi Arabia as the host country for the 2034 World Cup has [...]
Dec
#UnmuteSaudiVoices: Open Letter to Saudi King and Crown Prince to take action and stop the repression of the civic space
ATTN: His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, ATTN: His Royal Highness Crown Prince [...]
Dec
Unmuting Saudi Voices: A Call for Civic Freedom
The European Center for Democracy and Human Rights, along with the Americans for Democracy and [...]
Nov
The Impact of the Saudi-led Coalition Blockade on Human Rights in Yemen
Since the onset of the Yemeni conflict in March 2015, the Saudi-led coalition has enforced [...]
Nov