Across Saudi Arabia, large-scale forced evictions and mass demolitions have become a defining feature of the Kingdom’s urban redevelopment agenda. Framed by authorities as necessary modernization under Vision 2030, these projects have displaced hundreds of thousands of residents from working-class neighbourhoods labelled as ‘underdeveloped’. Behind this narrative of progress lies a pattern of coercive displacement,[…]
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In January, Carlo Baldocci, the Italian ambassador to the Kingdom, met with Hala al-Tuwaijri, the President of the Saudi Human Rights Commission (SHRC) to explore possible opportunities of cooperation. Al-Tuwaijri tweeted: “The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral dialogue and promoting awareness of human rights. We discussed a range of topics of mutual interest, shared experiences[…]
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Saudi Arabia promotes the Saudi Green Initiatives (SGI) as a bold response to climate change, built on reforestation, land rehabilitation, and biodiversity protection. Officials highlight millions of trees planted, hectares restored, and public awareness campaigns. However, behind their green promises lies a troubling reality. Environmental policy in Saudi Arabia has imposed severe costs on local[…]
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The Importance of COP30: COP30 was held in November 2025 in Brazil at a critical moment after global warming trajectories surpassed the 1.5°C threshold. The conference served as a key platform for discussing global climate policies, reducing emissions, and supporting countries most vulnerable to climate change. It brought together major oil-producing countries such as Saudi[…]
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London’s High Court ruled in Ghaneem al-Masarir’s favour, in his case against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, last week. Al-Masarir accused Saudi Arabia of having hacked his mobile devices with Pegasus spyware and having ordered a physical attack on him in 2018. Al-Masarir fled Saudi Arabia in 2003, for fear of persecution for his activism.[…]
