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In a recent revelation, Human Rights Watch has reported that while Saudi authorities have freed dozens of long-imprisoned individuals for peacefully expressing their rights, many more continue to face unjust …
Saudi Arabia: A Mixed Bag of Releases Amidst Continuing Repression Read More
Salma al-Shehab, a doctoral candidate at Leeds University, has been released from a Saudi prison, according to human rights advocates. The 36-year-old activist faced a devastating 34-year sentence for her …
UK Student Salma al-Shehab Released from Saudi Prison After Long Struggle Read More
The United Nations has come under fire for allegedly sanitizing criticisms of the Saudi government during a pivotal conference in Riyadh. According to Human Rights Watch (HRW), the UN Internet …
UN Accused of Censoring Criticism of Saudi Arabia at Key Internet Conference Read More
In December 2024, the United Nations organized an internet governance conference in Riyadh, where officials silenced criticism of the Saudi government. Human Rights Watch reports that the UN’s IGF secretariat …
UN Censorship at Riyadh Conference Silences Human Rights Advocates Read More
As the curtain rises for the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia, a haunting echo fills the air from a rights activist’s warning: fans will inhabit a deceptive “bubble” far …
Saudi Activist Warns 2034 World Cup Fans Will Live in a ‘Bubble’ Read More
In a harrowing surge, Saudi Arabia witnessed a staggering increase in executions, with reports indicating that 345 people were put to death in 2024, a grim rise from 172 in …
Surge in Saudi Executions: Women and Foreign Nationals Face Grim Fate Read More
The removal of the video and transcript from the UN panel in Riyadh highlights significant concerns regarding freedom of expression in Saudi Arabia. Human rights activists, including Lina al-Hathloul, emphasized …
Disappearance of Historic UN Panel Footage Sparks Call for Investigation Read More
In a poignant display of defiance, Lina al-Hathloul’s virtual participation at the Saudi-hosted UN forum represents both a challenge to the restrictive narrative surrounding Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and …
Lina al-Hathloul’s Virtual Address: A Call Against the Silencing of Dissent in Saudi Arabia Read MoreSaudi Arabia’s hosting of the United Nations Internet Governance Forum highlights a stark contrast between its international engagement on digital rights and its oppressive domestic policies that silence dissenters. As …
Saudi Arabia’s Internet Governance Forum: A Façade Amid Rights Violations Read More
ALQST reports the first migrant worker death at the Neom construction site, highlighting severe human rights abuses and environmental concerns associated with the project. The organization calls for companies involved …
ALQST Raises Alarm Over Migrant Worker Death in Neom Project Read More