Saudi Security Force Ramps Up

26.10.2011

Amidst uprisings throughout the Middle East, Washington and Riyadh have quietly agreed to train a new force to fend off any potential revolt against the Saudi kingdom. And human rights for women? It’s matter of tomorrow… It never comes!

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