The world’s top five executioners in 2015 were (from highest to lowest) China, Iran, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and the USA. 1,634+ people executed in 2015 – the highest number recorded by us since 1989, excl China https://t.co/Q2bGPYVcWP pic.twitter.com/USjP36R8aE — AmnestyInternational (@AmnestyOnline) April 6, 2016 The latest report from human rights …
Read More »Prominent Human Rights Activist Samar Badawi Arrested By The Saudi Government
As part of an ongoing strategy to quell political dissent, the Saudi Arabian government has been arresting anybody critical of the Islamic monarchy, and they have now set their sights on a leading figure in the advancement of women’s rights. Via NY Times: The activist, Samar Badawi, until recently had led …
Read More »Saudi millionaire who said he ‘accidentally tripped and penetrated’ teenage girl cleared of rape
Ehsan Abdulaziz: Saudi millionaire who said he ‘accidentally tripped and penetrated’ teenage girl cleared of rape. Abdulaziz said it was possible semen was on his hands from having sex earlier with a 24-year old woman. Full Story – Independent
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