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Saudi Report on Human Rights

by Alias Salem (salim [at] mashriq.org)
the saudi institute is releasing it's critique of the cover up in the State Department's report on human rights in Saudi Arabia. Tune-in to get the facts about attacks on dissent, attacks on women, attacks on Shi'a Muslims. Reality: there can be no end to terrorism when that is the peoples only means of dissent.
Saudi Institute to Report on “Religious Freedom of Saudi Citizens”

(Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, January 30, Saudi Institute will release its 2nd report on religious freedom of Saudi citizens to highlight government practices and policies. The report “Religious Freedom in Saudi Arabia, Focus on Citizens,” details the difficulties that face Saudi citizens from all sects in practicing their faith.

The report will detail the policy of religious apartheid against the Ismaili Muslim minority, who are facing an official campaign of religious and cultural mutilation. 

The report will address subjects such as: religious apartheid, persecution, religious killings, religious prisoners, book burning, razing of mosques and Islamic landmarks, and arrest of religious leaders from minority sects.

The report, which is written by Saudi citizens, will focus attention on government limitations on basic and personal religious freedoms. Ms. Karin Finkler of US Congress, Ms. Sharon Burke from Amnesty International, and Paul Marsh of Freedom House, will join Ali Al-Ahmed, the director, to discuss the report findings and answer questions.

Photo Opportunity:  The press conference will take place at the Cannon Building in Washington DC, Room 311 at 10 AM to 12: 00 PM

WHAT: Release of the 2nd annual report on religious freedom of Saudi citizens.

WHEN: Wednesday, January 30 from 10 AM – 12:00 PM

WHERE: Cannon Building, Room 311, First and C St., or use Capitol South metro station

For a copy of the report visit our website after January 30th: http://www.saudiinstitute.org


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