As the world’s attention remains fixed on the latest developments in the war in Iran, Saudi Arabia has quietly proceeded with the execution of a prominent businessman, Saud al-Faraj, for his involvement in the 2011 anti-government demonstrations in Qatif, where protesters had called for greater democracy and reform. Al-Faraj was arrested in 2019 following a[…]
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On 17 March 2026, Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB) delivered an intervention during the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, under the General Debate of Item 4. The organization highlighted the serious human rights impacts of major construction projects in Saudi Arabia, including Vision 2030 initiatives such as[…]
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On 10 March 2026, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) delivered an intervention during the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, under the General Debate of Item 3. The organizations highlighted the contradictions between Saudi Arabia’s official discourse on green transition and its climate commitments, and the reality of continued reliance on fossil fuels and[…]
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On 11 March 2026, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) delivered an intervention during the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, in the framework of the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Right to Privacy. The organizations highlighted transnational repression targeting dissidents abroad through digital surveillance tools and spyware programs, emphasizing that the[…]
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On 10 March 2026, Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB) delivered an intervention during the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, in the framework of the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence against Children. The organization highlighted the continued execution of individuals in Saudi[…]
