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SAUDI DEMOCRATS WARN THAT KINGDOM IS IN JEOPARDY
Leaders of the democratic movement in Saudi Arabia have warned that the kingdom is rapidly deteriorating. In an open letter to the Saudi people, the Saudi democrats warn of division within the leadership and plans for a crackdown on reformists. The Jan. 3 letter blamed Saudi Interior Minister Prince Nayef Bin Abdul Aziz with blocking efforts for reform.
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Nayef has blocked the implementation of reforms pledged by Crown Prince Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz, the letter said. The Saudi democrats portrayed a divided ruling family uncertain of how to quell rising unrest and Al Qaida attacks in the kingdom. The letter also reported Saudi anger at the interest of the United States in the new democracy movement. The Saudi democrats said Nayef was furious that a U.S. consul in Jedda, identified as Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley, accepted an invitation by dissident for a discussion on Saudi democracy.
Posted by: Fred Pruitt 2004-01-26 |
