Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International have expressed their dissent and appealed to the international community not to deflect attention from Saudi Arabia’s brutal crackdown on human rights defenders, despite the country’s attempts to restore its image through rebranding campaigns. ACHRS condemns these attempts and calls for international accountability.
Jan. 24.– The international community should not deflect attention from Saudi Arabia’s brutal crackdown on human rights defenders, despite the country’s attempts to restore its image through rebranding campaigns.
In 2016, Saudi prince Mohammed bin Salman announced the creation of Vision 2030, namely an innovative and, in appearance, progressive plan to cease the kingdom’s dependence on oil, while promoting culture, tourism and social reforms. Nevertheless, five years afterwards, many questions regarding Visions 2030’s effectiveness arise: for instance, Saudi Arabia’s budget is still 75% dependent on oil exports.
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