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.