"Ahead of G20 ‘virtual meeting’, Saudi bashed for reckless oil price war and coronavirus response" “Sunjeev Bery, the executive director of Freedom Forward, an anti-autocrat campaign group, said the young Saudi crown prince and de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman, also known as MBS, was a ‘terrible host’ for tackling the pandemic. ‘The Saudi ruler is … Continue reading Media: “Ahead of G20 ‘virtual meeting’, Saudi bashed for reckless oil price war and coronavirus response” | The New Arab
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Don’t let the Saudis use coronavirus concerns to hide their crimes
"Don’t let the Saudis use coronavirus concerns to hide their crimes" Through the lobbying and public relations firms on their payroll, the Saudis have done an extraordinary job of white-washing their record of human rights atrocities. Their foreign agents have repeatedly touted Saudi efforts to reduce civilian casualties in Yemen, only to have their talking points tragically belied … Continue reading Don’t let the Saudis use coronavirus concerns to hide their crimes
What Democrats Traded for Impeachment
"Instead of folding their cards, Democrats Smith and Reed could have negotiated from a position of strength, forcing a showdown over Trump’s unpopular alliance with the Saudi monarchy. With support from Speaker Pelosi, they could have also pushed for inclusion of key reforms from the House version of the bill. Of course, Trump would have … Continue reading What Democrats Traded for Impeachment
Media: “US-Saudi downplay Florida terror shooting as ties scrutinised” | The New Arab
"US-Saudi downplay Florida terror shooting as ties scrutinised" Sunjeev Bery, director of the anti-autocrat campaign group Freedom Forward, said that despite the headlines from Pensacola, lawmakers from both parties were pushing ahead with a defence spending bill that permitted ongoing arms sales for Saudi to use in Yemen. "While many people across the US deeply … Continue reading Media: “US-Saudi downplay Florida terror shooting as ties scrutinised” | The New Arab