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2034 World Cup visitors will live in 'a bubble' and not see real life, Saudi rights activist says

A Saudi human rights activist says soccer fans visiting Saudi Arabia for the 2034 World Cup will live in a “bubble” that doesn't reflect real life there

The Independent UK

The reality behind a fight in Saudi Arabia: human rights abuses shadow Fury’s visit

It is difficult to be indignant about simple sporting greed, when activists claim police repression of women is worse than ever at the heart of Saudi society

The Guardian - UK

Saudi Arabian human rights activist says Newcastle protests can make difference

Members of the NUFC Fans Against Sportswashing group are set to stage a demonstration outside St James’s Park on Friday night.

The Independent UK

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‘Fans have power’ –Newcastle faithful urged to speak up against Saudi regime

A human rights campaigner has told fans that enjoying the team’s success and protesting against the kingdom’s autocracy are not mutually exclusive

The Guardian - UK

Saudi man sentenced to death for tweets in harshest verdict yet for online critics

A retired teacher in Saudi Arabia a death sentence for his tweets criticizing the country's leadership to just a handful of followers, according to rights advocates and his family.

WEKU

Pariah or partner? US navigates complicated, contradictory relationship with Saudi Arabia

WASHINGTON -- Visits to Saudi Arabia by high-profile U.S. officials are always problematic. The two countries have a love-hate relationship.

Los Angeles Times

Saudi fitness instructor Manahel al-Otaibi latest targeted in crackdown on dissent in kingdom

A 29-year-old fitness instructor popular on social media in Saudi Arabia faces charges that could see her imprisoned over her posts, becoming the latest person targeted in a crackdown in the kingdom

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Cristiano Ronaldo told to "use his voice for good" by sister of Saudi Arabia torture victim

Cristiano Ronaldo, who has landed a deal worth £172milion a year in the oil-rich nation, has a moral duty, campaigners have stressed

Daily Mirror

As a Saudi woman at the wheel in the Dakar rally, Akeel carries extra baggage

Al-Ula (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) - As Dania Akeel drives her lightweight vehicle through the Saudi desert in the Dakar Rally she is aware she has to steer a careful course across her home sands.

AFP

Biden admin pushes immunity for MBS

Biden's "unnecessary, elective action" came after he vowed to hold Saudi crown prince accountable

Salon

Lexi Thompson won an Aramco Team Series event in New York over the weekend. What does it mean for the LPGA and Golf Saudi?

The Aramco events are not official LPGA events, but the LPGA did enter into a joint venture with the LET in 2019.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Saudi activist warns LPGA against LIV Golf link-up

Lina Alhathloul’s sister has been imprisoned by Saudi authorities for campaigning for women’s rights

The Independent UK

Families of detainees appeal to US to kick up pressure in Mideast

Washington (AFP) - Relatives of imprisoned or recently released activists in the Middle East, including in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, urged the United States this week to use its influence to secure progress on human rights in those countries.

AFP

Will Liz Truss take the fight for women’s rights up to Mohammed bin Salman?

Saudi activist Salma al-Shehab has been jailed for 34 years by the crown prince’s regime — making a mockery of his ‘reformer’ facade.

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Al Jazeera

Imprisoned Saudi activist Salma al-Shehab ‘reported on app’

PhD student Salma al-Shehab received the longest-known sentence for a Saudi activist on Monday.

The Guardian - US

‘MBS crushed civil society’: Saudi exiles speak out as Biden meets crown prince

Trio of dissidents in US condemn president’s trip to Saudi Arabia and accuse him of ‘normalising’ murderous regime

Reuters

Relatives of some Saudi detainees anxiously await Biden trip

Malik al-Dowaish was arrested this month following years of campaigning for the release of his father, who was himself detained in 2016 after he gave a sermon seen as critical of the Saudi Arabian royal family, two sources familiar with the matter said.

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