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Arabia
SAUDI DEMOCRATS WARN THAT KINGDOM IS IN JEOPARDY
2004-01-26
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.
They noticed it, too, huh?
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

#7  In Jeopardy huh? I'll take inbred, Saudi crime families for $500, Alex.
Posted by: whitecollar redneck   2004-1-26 4:37:10 PM  

#6  First... tough sh*t.

Second... Saudi 'Democrats'... is funny.

Third... warn that Kingdom is in danger? So these are Monarchist-Democrats?
Posted by: DANEgerus   2004-1-26 3:04:41 PM  

#5  Ah, missed that one Steve - sounds like a really nice place to visit. You got a number for that travel agent Hyper? :)
Posted by: Tony (UK)   2004-1-26 1:35:28 PM  

#4  I'm calling my travel agent right now!
Posted by: Hyper   2004-1-26 11:03:56 AM  

#3  As I wrote yesterday, Tony:

"Welcome to the city of Sakaka, capital of the Republic of Eastern Arabia. Our country is nestled between the Persian Gulf and the rolling sand dunes of Arabia 40 kilometers to the west. Though a new country, we are prosperous thanks to the abundance of oil and free thanks to a mutual defense treaty with the United States of America.

"Our chief of state is Prince Mahmoud, third cousin of King Mohammed of Morroco, who has graciously consented to serve us in Eastern Arabia. Our parliament of 80 deputies (47 men, 33 women) is led by Prime Minister Fatima al-Abdullah.

"Mayor Moshe Benjamin welcomes you to our fair city and hopes your stay will be restful and prosperous.

"For more information from our Chamber of Commerce, click here. For a listing of mosques, churches and synagogues in our city, click here. For the best nightlife in Arabia, click here, here, here, here, here, here, here, and here."
Posted by: Steve White   2004-1-26 10:18:38 AM  

#2  So the kingdom is rapidily deteriorating? Why shouldn't this be seen as an oppertunity?
Posted by: Hiryu   2004-1-26 7:35:24 AM  

#1  So, an American woman! meets with a Saudi dissident to talk about democracy and Nayef (he who runs the Commision for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice) is reaching for some leather to bite down on?

I see that everything is going to plan.

Now about that 40km strip in the east of that damnable country.
Posted by: Tony (UK)   2004-1-26 2:34:31 AM  

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