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Saudi Arrests Could be More about Power Politics, Says HRW
« on: November 08, 2017, 02:50:40 pm »
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Saudi Arrests Could be More about Power Politics, Says HRW
by Naharnet Newsdesk 2 hours ago

Saudi Arabia's arrest of prominent royals and businessmen under the banner of battling corruption could in fact be more a case of internal power politics, Human Rights Watch said Wednesday.

Late Saturday, authorities in the Gulf powerhouse launched what they said was an anti-graft drive which netted dozens of high-profile businessmen and politicians.

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Re: Saudi Arrests Could be More about Power Politics, Says HRW
« Reply #1 on: November 08, 2017, 03:56:07 pm »
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Saudi Arabia's arrest of prominent royals and businessmen under the banner of battling corruption could in fact be more a case of internal power politics, Human Rights Watch said Wednesday.

Gee...ya think?!
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Re: Saudi Arrests Could be More about Power Politics, Says HRW
« Reply #2 on: November 08, 2017, 04:09:21 pm »
Saudi government to confiscate $800 billion from alleged corrupt individuals
http://www.gopbriefingroom.com/index.php/topic,290179.msg1508326.html#msg1508326
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Re: Saudi Arrests Could be More about Power Politics, Says HRW
« Reply #3 on: November 08, 2017, 04:42:42 pm »
Finally.  Once they get rid of these corrupt people, it’ll be a much better country with all kinds of social, political, and religious freedom.   *****rollingeyes*****
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