The UK has been accused of taking a 'weak' approach to Saudi Arabia as Riyadh faces fresh allegations of human rights abuses
“The latest horrifying report by Human Rights Watch of the mass murder of Ethiopian migrants by Saudi forces represents a new depth of brutality even for this regime,” Sam Perlo-Freeman, research coordinator at CAAT, toldHe criticised the UK’s “weak” response to the regime, saying the “consequence-free response to the Khashoggi murder, the continuing arms sales, and the brushing of all the regime’s abuses under the carpet in inviting MBS to visit the UK, are all part of a consistent, long-term...
Britain and other European countries are looking to diversify their sources of energy following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and would like to capitalise on Saudi Arabia’s plan to invest hundreds of billions of dollars to diversify its economy away from oil. Britain is also one of Riyadh’s main arms suppliers, and Saudi Arabia has made several high-profile investments in Britain, most notably the country’s sovereign wealth fund’s purchase of Premier League soccer club Newcastle United.
Speaking of the invitation to MBS to visit Britain, Mr Perlo-Freeman said: “CAAT is concerned that this visit will be used as an opportunity to sell yet more arms to the Saudi regime, of which at least £13 billion have been sold since the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, for which MBS has still faced no consequences.
“MBS should be treated as an international pariah, not an honoured guest of the British state and prized customer for UK arms.”
Belgique Dernières Nouvelles, Belgique Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Asking prices for UK homes suffer sharpest August drop since 2018House prices remain almost 20% higher than pre pandemic levels four years ago, Rightmove says
Lire la suite »
Daniel Farke's Norwich City 2018-19 title surge a blueprint for Leeds UnitedThe Leeds United boss has had a tough start to life at Elland Road
Lire la suite »
Saudi Arabia Secures Financing For $2.4 Billion Solar ProjectSaudi Aramco and its partners have announced the financial close of a major solar project in Saudi Arabia worth $2.37 billion.
Lire la suite »
Mason Greenwood could be handed '£10m-a-year' contract by Saudi Pro League clubMason Greenwood is set to leave Manchester United
Lire la suite »
- NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo would love to play in Saudi ArabiaMilwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has welcomed a switch to Saudi Arabia when his NBA days come to an end. The ‘Greek Freak’ may be from the world of basketball, but he’s …
Lire la suite »