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German Politicians, Rights Groups Call For Supporting Canada

International human rights groups and German parliamentarians have called on the European Union and the government of Chancellor Angela Merkel to “publically and unequivocally” support Canada in its dispute with Saudi Arabia, Germany’s Deutsche Welle newspaper reported.

EU Calls on Saudis to Clarify Women Rights Activists’ Detentions

The EU has been engaging constructively with the Saudi authorities seeking clarification on the circumstances surrounding the arrests of women human rights defenders in Saudi Arabia, notably with regard to the specific accusations brought against them, said EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini's stockwoman on Saturday.

Saudi Authorities Arrest Sheikh Nasser Al-Omar in Mecca

The Saudi authorities have arrested renowned cleric, Sheikh Nasser Al-Omar, in Mecca, the Prisoners of Conscience Twitter account said yesterday.

Amnesty International Calls Spain Stop Selling Arms to Saudi

Amnesty International organization called on the Spanish government to stop selling arms to Saudi Arabia after Sa'ada attack.

Activists in Saudi's Qatif Condemn Massacre of Yemeni Students

Activists on Friday night held a solidarity rally in the eastern region of Qatif to denounce the war crime of the US-Saudi aggression against Dahyan students, which killed and injured about 130 civilians, including 96 children.

Russia Supports Saudi Position In Crisis with Canada

Russia has sided with Saudi Arabia in the recent diplomatic crisis with Canada, accusing Ottawa of politicizing human rights.

Saudi Budget Deficit Exceeds 9 Billion Dollars Due To Aggression on Yemen

Saudi Arabia’s budget deficit in the first quarter of 2018 stood at 34.3 billion Saudi riyals ($9.15 billion), at around 18 percent of the total forecast budget deficit for this year, the finance ministry said.

Canadian PM: Ottawa Keeps Criticizing Saudi Human Rights Violations

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his country will not withdraw its criticism of Saudi Arabia’s human rights record, rebuffing a call by the kingdom’s Foreign Minister, Adel al-Jubeir.

A Saudi Threatened with Arresting his Family if Tweets Politically

A Saudi dissident who was granted political asylum by Canada said Saudi authorities have threatened to arrest his family if he does not stop writing about the Kingdom’s conflict with Canad.

US Asks Riyadh to Abide Rules , Give Canadian Details

The United States has asked the Saudi government for more information on the detention of activists and urged it to respect legal procedures, a State Department official said on Monday.

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