Saudi Activists

• Canada must speak out over jailed Saudi activists, Amnesty International says

  Canada did also speak out against Saudi Arabia for jailing female activists last summer — statements that led to economic and diplomatic tensions.

  Canada

  Mar 8, 2019
  
• Saudi women activists are being tortured and sexually harassed in prison: reports

  Several imprisoned Saudi human rights activists, including women, have been subjected to sexual assault and torture, Amnesty International said.

  World

  Nov 20, 2018
  
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• Saudi Arabia cancels educational exchange programs after spat with Canada

  Saudi Arabia has suspended an educational exchange program with Canada, according to foreign media reports.

  World

  Aug 6, 2018
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• Saudi Arabia expels Canada’s ambassador, freezes trade with Ottawa

  Saudi Arabia has asked Canada's ambassador to leave the country within 24 hours, two days after Canada criticized the arrest of women's rights and human rights activists in the Arab kingdom.

  Canada

  Aug 5, 2018