Saudi Arabia's Neom Project Marred by Allegations of Human Rights Abuses

Reports reveal authorized lethal force and village demolitions to advance the $500 billion Neom city project.

Saudi forces allegedly received orders to use lethal force to evict Huwaitat tribe members for Neom's construction.
CEO of Solar Water cancels $100M contract, citing human rights violations during the Neom project development.
Whistleblower claims at least one protester was killed by Saudi forces amid widespread evictions.
Human rights groups and UN denounce the treatment of locals, with some facing death sentences for resisting displacement.
Neom's development, part of Saudi Vision 2030, aims to transform the economy but faces significant ethical and financial challenges.