Tag Archives: Saudi Arabia

Open Thread | Twitter Accused of Helping Saudi Arabia Commit Human Rights Abuses

Posted on September 11, 2023 by rikyrah

From The Guardian: Twitter accused of helping Saudi Arabia commit human rights abuses Lawsuit says network discloses user data at request of Saudi authorities at much higher rate than for US, UK and Canada The social media company formerly known … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread | Turkish authorities have a video of Khashoggi’s murder

Posted on October 12, 2018 by SouthernGirl2

An assassination squad of 15 men disembarked two charter planes in the Turkish city of Istanbul Tuesday on the orders of the Saudi royal court. After checking in to two hotels, the men laid in wait until Saudi journalist and … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | The Magnitsky Act triggered over Jamal Khashoggi’s disappearance

Posted on October 11, 2018 by SouthernGirl2

BREAKING NEWS: “Senators Leahy, Menendez, Corker & Graham have triggered the Magnitsky Act over Jamal Khashoggi’s disappearance. The Trump administration must determine if Jamal Khasshoggi was a victim of killing, torture or gross violation of human rights. If yes, then … Continue reading →

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President Obama arrives in Saudi Arabia

Posted on January 27, 2015 by SouthernGirl2
Posted in Barack Obama, Current Events, First Lady Michelle Obama, Memorial, News, Open Thread, Relationships | Tagged , , , , , | 22 Comments

President Obama receives an honor guard in Riyadh Saudi Arabia

Posted on March 28, 2014 by SouthernGirl2
Posted in Barack Obama, Current Events, News, Open Thread, Politics, POTUS, President Obama | Tagged , , , , | 7 Comments