ATTN: King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, ATTN: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman الشمالي الفرعي، 7482 الطريق الدائري، 7482، 2277 Northern Ring Branch Rd, An Nakhil, Riyadh 12385, Riyadh 11515, Saudi Arabia December 5, 2024 Your Majesty and your Royal Highness, We write to draw your attention to the grave human rights situation in[…]
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Americans for Democracy and Human Rights in Bahrain along with the European Center for Democracy and Human Rights, is launching the “Unmuting Saudi Voices: A Call for Civic Freedom” campaign to expose the ongoing repression of civic space in Saudi Arabia and hold the Saudi state accountable for silencing its citizens and violating their rights.[…]
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Saudi Arabia has embraced technology and digital advancements, promoting itself as a hub for innovation, yet this progress often stands in stark contrast to its strict control over online discourse and dissent. Authorities often employ extensive surveillance, censorship, and punitive measures against those who express criticism or share information deemed unacceptable. This situation harms digital[…]
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Saudi Arabia has put in practice repressive measures that have allowed for the imprisonment of dissidents, arbitrary detentions, and abuses of prisoners. Among the inhumane practices, the death penalty is still a matter of concern, with 198 executions this year, the highest number since 1990 according to Amnesty International. Despite repeated promises to limit the[…]
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Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB) participated in the 57th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC), held from 9 September to 11 October 2024. ADHRB delivered eight oral interventions under four items during these sessions, highlighting various human rights violations in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. It also organized a[…]
