The Saudi government wants to build a ‘city of the future’ – is it really prepared to execute those that stand in its way?

“Saudi Arabia is attempting to launder its global reputation with projects like Neom while deflecting attention away from what is actually happening on the ground.”Read the full article

“Saudi Arabia is attempting to launder its global reputation with projects like Neom while deflecting attention away from what is actually happening on the ground.” Read the full article

By Alessandra Bajec

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Human rights

, Exploitation, SDGs, Land rights, Repression

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