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The absence of a ‘strong US voice on human rights’ is fueling Saudi Arabia’s deepening rift with Canada, Middle East expert says

"Trump to Dictators: Have a Nice Day"

* Saudi Arabia and Canada are currently locked in a deepening feud over human rights.

* "Absent a strong U.S. voice on human rights and democratic values, Arab leaders have become less willing to tolerate Western advice on either political reform of governance," Ayham Kamel, head of Eurasia Group's Middle East and North Africa practice, said in a research note published Monday.

* In a statement released Monday, Amnesty International called on the broader international community to follow Canada's lead and speak out against human rights abuses.

Sam Meredith | @smeredith19
Published 7:21 AM ET Tue, 7 Aug 2018
Updated 7:45 AM ET Tue, 7 Aug 2018


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Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (L) meets with US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House on March 20, 2018 in Washington, DC.

Continued - https://www.cnbc.com/2018/08/07/saudi-arabia-vs-canada-us-lacks-appetite-to-speak-out-expert-says.html


At least Canada still believes in standing up for civil rights.

It’s time for Canada to take the next step against Saudi Arabia
Stephen Maher

1 day ago

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Saudi Arabia says they don't meddle in other countries affairs. LOL Hello?