"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
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
Online critics slam Bloomberg Global Business Forum for Ties to Saudi and Indian Autocrats
Yesterday, critics of the Bloomberg Global Business Forum disrupted the event's social media coverage over the forum's close ties to the repressive leaders of India and Saudi Arabia. Through the Freedom Forward online campaign, thousands of people posted criticisms on Twitter of billionaire Mike Bloomberg, former president Bill Clinton, Bloomberg Philanthropies, and Bloomberg Philanthropies CEO … Continue reading Online critics slam Bloomberg Global Business Forum for Ties to Saudi and Indian Autocrats