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Despite travel restrictions, a team of Israelis have entered Saudi Arabia to compete in the 2021 Dakar Rally.
With the Biden administration expected to take a firmer stance on Saudi Arabia's human rights record, the Gulf kingdom is putting on trial and sentencing numerous dissidents.
Activists call for Saudi Dakar Rally boycott
Competitors in Dakar Rally will pass within a few hundred metres of the prison where women's rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul is being held.
Saudi activist's suspended sentence paves way for early release
A partially suspended sentence will allow Loujain al-Hathloul's release within months, relatives said.
US 'concerned' over Saudi activist Loujain al-Hathloul's sentence
The prison sentence for Saudi women's rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul is 'concerning' for the United States, the ...
Rights groups condemn ‘cruel’ sentencing of Saudi activist al-Hathloul
Human rights groups have condemned the sentencing of Saudi women’s rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul to five years in prison as “cruel” and demanded her immediate release.
Loujain al-Hathloul: 'Fierce' Saudi women's rights campaigner
Activists see Loujain al-Hathloul as an "incredible fierce and resolute" champion of women's rights who represented ...
Saudi women's rights activist sentenced to five years imprisonment
Women's rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul was convicted of "various activities prohibited by the anti-terrorism ...
Rare Christmas sales in Saudi Arabia
For decades, Christmas sales were largely underground, and Christians from the Philippines, Lebanon and other countries celebrated behind closed ...
Women's 2021 tennis starts next year in Abu Dhabi
The women's tennis kicks off next year in Abu Dhabi.
Loujain al-Hathloul may face 20 years in jail: report
Loujain al-Hathloul is reportedly facing up to 20 years behind bars.
Jailed Saudi activist in terrorism court on 'spurious' charges
Loujain al-Hathloul's court case, which is being heavily criticised by the international community, has begun.
Saudi Arabia begins trial of activist Loujain al-Hathloul
Jailed Saudi activist Loujain al-Hathloul faces the prospect of a lengthy prison sentence on what UN experts called ...
The facade of women's rights in Saudi Arabia
In-depth: The decision to transfer imprisoned activist Loujain al-Hathloul to a terrorism tribunal is proof that ...
Jailed Saudi activist accused of passing classified information: FM
Loujain Hathloul was arrested with a dozen other women activists just weeks before the historic lifting of a decades-long ban ...
European ambassadors 'deeply concerned' by detention of Saudi activists
The ambassadors said they are 'deeply concerned' about the activists, highlighting the cases of Loujain Al-Hathloul and Samar Badawi.
Jailed Saudi activist’s trial transferred to terrorism court
The trial of jailed Saudi womens’ rights activist Loujain Al-Hathloul has been transferred to a court dealing with ...
Hunger-striking Saudi activist's trial resumes Wednesday: family
The trial of Loujain Hathloul began in March 2019, but campaigners and her family say court sessions are arbitrarily announced ...
Online G-20 summit uninspiring and 'lacks results' amid coronavirus
The G20 Summit, which was held on line due to covid social distancing restrictions left much to be desired, as Saudi Arabia's lacklustre human ...
Saudi Arabia mulls releasing women activists ahead of G20
Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry is reportedly considering the release of a number of detained activists.
Amnesty urges F1 against 'sportswashing' Saudi human rights abuses
Amnesty has urged F1 drivers to speak out in solidarity with Saudi human rights defenders.
Saudi Arabia to replace kafala system with work contracts
Saudi Arabia has announced it will replace its controversial kafala system, according to local reports.
Saudi women's empowerment summit is an empty PR stunt
Comment: Women's empowerment in Saudi Arabia will remain a sham initiative as long as the activists campaigning for such rights remain in ...
Jailed Saudi activist Loujain Al-Hathloul on hunger strike
Women's right activist Loujain Al-Hathloul has started a hunger strike due to her conditions in detention.
Relief, dismay and anger have surrounded the latest additions to the UN's Human Rights Council
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