World War II
Just before the Second World War broke out, the third king of Saudi Arabia, Abd al Aziz maintained a positive relationship with the Axis powers. During the war Saudi Arabia tried to remain as neutral as possible. However, nearing the end of the war, it chose to move closer to the Allies.
World War II
Sticks And Stones
Speaking out against the monarchy can be quite costly… one could potentially pay with their life. Saudi writer Raif Badawi “insulted Islam” and received 1,000 lashes as well as 10 years in prison in 2014.
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Sticks And Stones
