US and UK ‘Soft-Pedal Appalling Human Rights Record’ in Saudi Arabia

‘Human rights groups have repeatedly criticized Riyadh for the apparent lack of human rights in the country, including public beheadings and floggings, restrictions on freedom of expression and discrimination against women.

In spite of these documented social issues, Saudi Arabia remains one of closest Middle Eastern allies of the United States and receives large-scale arms sales and security assistance.

“Staying silent on human rights should never be the price for Saudi trade or intelligence-sharing, and we’re concerned that countries like the UK and the USA have been soft-pedaling on human rights issues with the authorities in Riyadh,” Amnesty International UK’s Head of Policy and Government Affairs Allan Hogarth said.’

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