CDHR Political Reform Archive
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The Saudi Arabian Conundrum
From one set of perspectives, it appears almost impossible to hold out hope for peaceful reform of the Saudi Arabian governance system in the foreseeable future. From another set of perspectives however, substantial, peaceful, but measurable and verifiable reform of the governance system would be prudent for all the stakeholders in Saudi Arabia – including the royal family and the general populace – as well as those outside the country interested in its stability and reliability in the future. Read More…
King Abdullah Interrogates an American Prosecutor
A Saudi national and his wife were found guilty of abusing their maid in Colorado. After a lengthy, transparent and open court trial, the Husband Al-Turki was sentenced to 28 years to life in prison. His trial and conviction were depicted in Saudi press and mosques as part of an anti-Islamic campaign. King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia demanded an explanation for the verdict and surely enough, the State Department dispatched the prosecutor to the royal court in Saudi Arabia. The prosecutor was grilled for three days by King Abdullah whose religious judicial system is known to be one of the world’s worst. Read More…
Saudi Family Absolute Rule Re-Enforced
On October 20, 2006, nearly 58 years after the United Nation’s mandate was issued for all civilized countries to follow, and to which the Saudi kingdom is a signatory, King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia decreed a medieval law that dealt a crushing blow to the hopes and aspirations of the Saudi people. Read More…
Chronic Shortage of Water in Wealthy Saudi Arabia due to Lack of Accountability and Abuses of Public Wealth
Despite its huge income due to the gouging of oil prices, Saudi Arabia suffers from poor public utility performance and coverage. There are water and electric shortages in most areas, including major cities like Jeddah, Makkah (Mecca) and Medina. Saudi resources are available; however the political will to address these concerns is not. Read More…