1.27.2015

But hey, they're our great friends

‘We are hostages': A Saudi princess reveals her life of hell | New York Post:

"When it comes to the rights of women, Saudi Arabia has one of the worst human-rights records in the world. Women don’t have a say in raising their children. They can’t go to school, travel, open a bank account, conduct any kind of business or get medical treatment — especially gynecological surgery — without male permission.
"In public, everything except the eyes and the hands must be covered, and the slightest infraction can result in a death sentence."

Obama Visits New Saudi King to Bolster Ties Amid Turmoil - Businessweek

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