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Al-Saud: A despotic monarchy in decay

Written by Lal Khan Friday, 28 October 2011
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At the funeral of Crown Prince Sultan we had the spectacle not only of the Saudi monarchs but most of the rulers who had flown in to attend the ceremony. Fear of the mass revolt that has been raging in the region was palpable at the gathering.

 

Saudi women teachers protest in Riyadh

Written by our correspondent in Riyadh Tuesday, 12 April 2011
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On Tuesday, April 5, in Riyadh the (female) literacy campaign teachers staged a protest in front of the Ministry of Civil Services, demanding full time employment.

 

Saudi Arabia: Saudi Telecom Company disrupted by striking workers

Written by our correspondent in Riyadh Wednesday, 30 March 2011
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Over a week ago there was a big protest held at the main office of Saudi Telecom (STC) in Mursalat (Riyadh) by workers at the company (Saudi nationals) while the Saudi Telecommunications Minister was on a visit to the company. The protesters were demanding an increment in wages, bonuses, overtime pay and other economic demands.

   
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