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Daily News Analysis

Sheikh Nimr’s death sentence upheld by Saudi court

Crescent International

Dhu al-Hijjah 20, 14352014-10-15

The Saudi regime seems to be short-circuiting its tortuous existence by upholding the most barbaric sentences against those that dare to criticize lack of basic freedoms in the kingdom. The death sentence passed against Sheikh Nimr Al-Nimr reflects the regime's extreme nervousness and exposes its brutal nature.​​​​​​​

Daily News Analysis

Lawyer and human rights activist jailed by Saudi regime

Crescent International

Jumada' al-Akhirah 17, 14352014-04-17

While appearing for a court hearing, albeit behind closed doors, human rights lawyer and activist Waleed Abulkhair was sent to prison. He was out on bail following his three-month sentence last October for “insulting the judiciary,” the “authorities” and “holding unauthorized meetings.” The regime has become totally paranoid but its oppressive tactics seem not to work as people are posting messages on YouTube demanding basic rights.

Daily News Analysis

‘If you want reforms, you’re a terrorist’: Saudi regime

Crescent International

Rabi' al-Thani 05, 14352014-02-05

The Saudi regime insists it has a perfect system in the kingdom. People have achieved nirvana. Therefore, anyone seeking reforms is a “terrorist” and will be punished for it. The chopping bloc is ready in the public square.

Daily News Analysis

Four-year jail term and 300 lashes for Saudi rights activist

Crescent International

Muharram 27, 14352013-12-01

The Saudi regime has become extremely jittery and, therefore, even more oppressive than before. Omar al-Saeed, a member of the Saudi Civil and Political Rights Association (ACPRA) was sentenced to 300 lashes and four years in jail for merely demanding a consitutional monarchy in the country. His trial was held in secret and he had no access to a defence lawyer.

Daily News Analysis

Twin terrorist attacks target Iran embassy in Beirut

Crescent International

Muharram 15, 14352013-11-19

The main terrorist sponsors in the Middle East--Saudi Arabia and zionist Israel--collaborating closely with each other, appear to be behind the twin suicide attacks earlier today in Beirut. Their target was the embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Lebanon. At least 23 people have been killed and 146 injured according to Lebanese health ministry officials.

Daily News Analysis

Another ludicrous ruling from a Saudi preacher

Crescent International

Dhu al-Qa'dah 23, 14342013-09-29

Instead doing what is logical and correct, the Saudi preachers give rulings that expose their lack of Islamic knowledge. On Friday a Saudi preacher claimed that women that drive cars will damage their ovaries and will develop complications when bearing children. He did not cite any scientific or medical study for his fantastic claim. Why don't they allow women to drive cars, as they do in almost every other country in the world?

News & Analysis

El-Sisi, Saudis both oppose free speech

Ayman Ahmed

Rajab 22, 14342013-06-01

General Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of Egypt and the Saudi regime sing from the same hymn page. They both oppose the people’s demand for free speech or even reforms.

News & Analysis

Saudi regime’s gross human rights violations

Waseem Shehzad

Ramadan 12, 14332012-08-01

In the midst of an existential struggle for survival, Russian criticism of Saudi Arabia’s deplorable human rights record touched the kingdom’s raw nerve.

Occupied Arab World

Mixed feelings in Saudi regime on US transfer of forces to Qatar

Zafar Bangash

Rabi' al-Awwal 14, 14242003-05-16

The announcement on April 29 by US defence secretary Donald Rumsfeld that American troops and aircraft would be moved out of Saudi Arabia by the end of the summer does not mean the end of trouble for the ruling al-Saud family.

Occupied Arab World

Tribalism, corruption and Saudi intrigues continue to rock Yemen

M.S. Ahmed

Rabi' al-Thani 23, 14191998-08-16

Tribal and regional divisions, official corruption and Saudi machinations continue to bedevil a country that is traditionally unruly and had a civil war only four years ago.

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