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While allowing women to drive in Saudi Arabia is a step forward, there is still a long way to go

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28th September 2017
Brittani Barger explains why allowing women to drive in Saudi Arabia is a welcome step, but argues that there is still a long way to go for women’s rights in the region. The news that King Salman of Saudi Arabia issued a decree allowing women to be given driving licences was applauded by many as a significant step forward for women’s rights in the conservative Middle Eastern…
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Deposed Saudi Crown Prince confined to Palace

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29th June 2017
The deposed Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Muhammed bin Nayef, has reportedly been confined to his Palace in the city of Jeddah, as his successor consolidates his newfound power. Muhammed bin Nayef was replaced as Crown Prince by Mohammed bin Salman, the 31-year-old son of King Salman of Saudi Arabia, by his third wife, Fahda bint Falah bin Sultan bin Hathleen. Muhammed bin Nayef was the nephew of…
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Saudi Prince executed for murder

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19th October 2016
Prince Turki bin Saud al-Kabir, a member of the Royal Family of Saudi Arabia, has been executed for his role in a murder. Though the exact means of execution has not been revealed, most convicted people in Saudi Arabia are beheaded with a sword. He was put to death in the capital of Riyadh for the killing of Adel al-Mahemid, another Saudi and a friend of the Prince, during a brawl. He had been…
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