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Saudi Arabia to end executions for crimes committed by minors, says commission Jamal Khashoggi

Saudi Arabia to end executions for crimes committed by minors, says commission

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Saudi Arabia executed 184 people in 2019, compared to 149 in 2018, according to Amnesty Saudi Arabia will no longer impose the death penalty on people who committed crimes while still minors, the country's Human Rights Commission says.The announcement, citing a royal decree by…
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April 27, 2020
Trump’s Buddies in Saudi Arabia abolish Flogging, but Dissidents are Still Dying in its Jails and Journalists being Threatened Jamal Khashoggi

Trump’s Buddies in Saudi Arabia abolish Flogging, but Dissidents are Still Dying in its Jails and Journalists being Threatened

Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – Middle East Online reports that Saudi Arabia has abolished flogging as a punishment. Henceforward, offenders will be fined or jailed instead. It had been one of some 29 countries that still apply corporal punishment. Most of these countries are formerly British colonies that have retained…
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April 26, 2020
Saudi Arabia abolishes flogging Jamal Khashoggi

Saudi Arabia abolishes flogging

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has abolished flogging as a punishment, the supreme court announced, hailing the latest in a series of "human rights advances" made by the king and his powerful son.Court-ordered floggings in Saudi Arabia - sometimes extending to hundreds of lashes - have long drawn condemnation from human rights…
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April 25, 2020
Saudi Arabia abolishes flogging Jamal Khashoggi

Saudi Arabia abolishes flogging

Saudi Arabia has abolished flogging as a punishment, the state human rights commission said Saturday, hailing a “major step forward” in the reform program launched by the king and his powerful son. Court-ordered floggings in Saudi Arabia — sometimes extending to hundreds of lashes — have long drawn condemnation from…
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April 25, 2020
Saudi Arabia piracy & murder accusations fail to raise ‘red flags’ in Newcastle United takeover Jamal Khashoggi

Saudi Arabia piracy & murder accusations fail to raise ‘red flags’ in Newcastle United takeover

Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund & the Newcastle United takeoverIn the past few days, the Newcastle United takeover has accelerated.The Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund, joined by Amanda Staveley and the Reuben brothers, appears to be on the verge of a 300 million pound takeover at St James’ Park.Should that…
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April 23, 2020
“Fans Don’t Have Responsibility, But It Is A Mistake To Say They Don’t Have Influence” Jamal Khashoggi

“Fans Don’t Have Responsibility, But It Is A Mistake To Say They Don’t Have Influence”

A general view of the stadium from outside St James' Park, home of Newcastle United Football Club, ... following yesterday's announcement that the Premier League has suspended all matches until Saturday April 4, 2020. (Photo by Owen Humphreys/PA Images via Getty Images) PA Images via Getty Images For political reasons,…
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April 22, 2020
Coronavirus crisis presents opportunity for Saudi’s Newcastle project Jamal Khashoggi

Coronavirus crisis presents opportunity for Saudi’s Newcastle project

Coronavirus crisis presents opportunity for Saudi’s Newcastle project London (AFP) – A Saudi-backed takeover of Newcastle United appears to be nearing completion at a time when the rest of the football industry is on its knees due to the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic.For Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment…
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April 22, 2020