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Saudi Arabia's Neom Project Marred by Human Rights Allegations

Allegations of forced evictions and lethal force overshadow Saudi Arabia's ambitious Neom megacity project, raising global concerns.

  • Whistleblower claims Saudi forces used lethal force to evict Huwaitat tribe members resisting relocation for Neom construction.
  • Foreign investors express hesitancy as human rights concerns complicate Saudi Arabia's vision for a futuristic eco-city.
  • UN and human rights organizations confirm violations, including the killing of a tribal resident who opposed eviction.
  • UK trade delegation's visit to Saudi Arabia clouded by emerging details of human rights abuses linked to Neom project.
  • Saudi Arabia's use of advanced surveillance technology in Neom raises additional privacy and ethical concerns.
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