Cradle of freedom? Saudis lambasted for hosting UN internet forum

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As the UN Internet Governance Forum kicks off in Saudi Arabia, activists question host's human rights record.

Riyadh is spending billions to clean up its reputation for hardline religious restriction and human rights abuse and become known instead as a tourism and leisure hub. Image: Florian Olivo, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Unsplash.

Concerns voiced by civil society activists “have been heard,” the UN organising team said, adding that “efforts have been made to ensure unimpeded access to the IGF.

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Published On: 2024-12-18 @ 05:00:00 (6 days ago)

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