Center for Democracy and Human Rights in Saudi Arabia, CDHR, Washington DC

January 9, 2019

CDHR’s Analysis And Commentaries

U.S./Saudi Relations and Saudi Women’s Pursuit of Freedom

Young Saudis Risk Their Lives in Pursuit of Freedom

CDHR Commentary: 18 year old Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun is not the first, nor will she be the last, Saudi citizen to risk her life in pursuit of freedom. 70 to 75% of the Saudi population is said to be below the age of 30 and most of them are yearning for political and social freedom and economic opportunities. They compare themselves with their counterparts regionally and worldwide and feel short changed. They are frustrated with their current social, economic and political affairs and see no brighter future for them in their tyrannically ruled country. Some of them risk their lives and flee their homeland in pursuit of a better life in non-Muslim lands.  For full analysis: www.cdhr.info

Despite Stark Oppression, Saudi Women Fight for Democratic Values

CDHR Commentary: As this courageous Saudi woman explains, Saudi Arabia is one of the most autocratically ruled countries in the world; thus social media has become a forum that empowers women to communicate with each other and inform the international community of the destructive man-made conditions they endure from cradle to grave. “In a heavily regulated country like Saudi Arabia where the government decides what goes on TV, what news gets covered by the press and what books go on shelve s in libraries and bookstores, blogging became a much-needed platform to speak out For full analysis: www.cdhr.info.”

U.S./Saudi Relations: Senate Historical Votes are Game Changers

CDHR Commentary: The unanimous U.S. Senate votes on December 13, 2018 to hold Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, responsible for the murder of a well-known Saudi critic and to end support for MbS’ brain-child war in Yemen will not only alter the nature of U.S./Saudi relations, but will resonate throughout the world. As the most influential superpower ally of the Saudi ruling family, the U.S. legislative’s disapproval of Saudi behavior will likely affect Saudi relations with other countries, especially U.S. allies some of whom have taken strong steps to warn the Saudi rulers against domestic and foreign conduct of lawlessness and lack of adherence to international norms and conventions.  For full analysis: www.cdhr.info

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