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Biden Administration Calls for Immunity for Saudi Crown Prince in Khashoggi Case
The move is a reversal from Biden's campaign promise to make Saudi leaders “pay the price” for the journalist’s murder.
US Arms Sales Continue to Enable War Crimes, Human Rights Violations Worldwide
Meanwhile, a majority of Americans consider arms sales to be “a hazard to U.S. security.”
Rep. Ro Khanna Renews Call for Halting Arms to Saudi Arabia Over Yemen War
Khanna says that Saudi Arabia has failed to lift the blockade of Yemen and abide by peace agreements.
Elon Musk Completes Twitter Takeover With Help From Saudi Prince
The richest man on the planet is now in control of one of the most widely used social media platforms.
Wall Street Shrugs Off Biden and Reaffirms Commitment to Saudi Monarchy
Even as President Biden questions the U.S.-Saudi alliance, big banks in the U.S. are cozying up to the crown prince.
Top Senate Democrat Vows to Block All Future Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia
Bob Menendez is Democratic chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and has veto power over foreign arms sales.
Khanna and Blumenthal Propose Bill to Cut All Weapons Sales to Saudi Arabia
The two Democrats proposed the bill after OPEC's decision to slash oil production, which aims to keep gas prices up.
Sanders Calls for End to Military Aid to Saudi Arabia Amid OPEC Production Slash
“OPEC's decision to cutback on production is a blatant attempt to increase gas prices at the pump,” he said.
Antiwar Activists Decry Saudi Arabia’s “Sportswashing” Golf Tournament
Protestors in Massachusetts drew attention to the kingdom's war crimes in Yemen and domestic human rights abuses.
Advocates Call for Release of Saudi Woman Facing 34 Years in Prison Over Tweets
“Women like Salma must be recognized and protected, not targeted for expressing their opinions,” one advocate said.