Citizen Rights in Saudi Arabia


 
 
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Citizen Rights in Saudi Arabia

Citizens’ Rights in Saudi Arabia: Many countries like Saudi Arabia, Yugoslavia denied citizens’ rights. The position of citizens in Saudi Arabia can be understood by the following facts

  • ·         The country is ruled over by a hereditary king and the people have no role in electing or changing their rulers.
  • ·         The king selects the Legislature as well as the Executive. He appoints the judges and can change any of their decisions.
  • ·         Citizens cannot form political parties or any political organisations. Media cannot report anything that the monarch does not like.
  • ·         There is no freedom of religion. Every citizen is required to be Muslim. Non-Muslim residents can follow their religion in private, but not in public.
  • ·         Women are subjected to many public restrictions. The testimony of one man is considered equal to that of two women.
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