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Saudi Arabia has decided to end its anti-corruption campaign – which the sceptic would argue was simply a power grab by the incumbent head Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Around 381 princes and assorted Billionaires (many of whom supported his ascension to power) were summoned, and many were detained and rumoured to have been tortured. The net result is that the…
In an interview with the BBC the Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir put up a stout defense of his sovereign stating Calls to remove Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman are a “red line”. What that is supposed to mean is unclear but probably indicates they will retaliate economically. This seems to have hit the spot with…
You would think a country who’s disregard for Human Rights is so fully in the international Spotlight (think Jamal Khashoggi and the debacle in the Yemen) would scale it back a bit. But no they just carry on regardless, this time executing an Indonesian maid (and mother) without notifying Indonesia’s consular staff or even her family….
Finally some action (we hope) on what is one of the worlds lesser known but still appalling humanitarian disasters. US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo have become quite vociferous in calling for a ceasefire and an end to Saudi led Airstrikes against the Houthi rebels within 30 days. These attacks are…
Craig Taylor