"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
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
Media: “Saudi ‘Youth Forum’ at New York public library canceled after activists’ outcry” | PRI’s The World
"Saudi 'Youth Forum' at New York public library canceled after activists' outcry," PRI's The World, Tuesday, September 24, 2019. "'This is an important moment for us.' Bery is with Freedom Forward, the group that started the petition that led to the cancellation of the event at the New York Public Library. 'Even though the Saudi … Continue reading Media: “Saudi ‘Youth Forum’ at New York public library canceled after activists’ outcry” | PRI’s The World