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To accuse SA of "systematic discrimination against women" is an understatement akin to accuse Hitler of "Not liking Jews very much." Could someone better at finding references *please* elaborate?
Despite close cooperation on security issues, the United States remains concerned about human rights conditions in Saudi Arabia. Principal human rights problems include abuse of prisoners and incommunicado detention; prohibitions or severe restrictions on the freedoms of speech, press, peaceful assembly and association, and religion; denial of the right of citizens to change their government; systematic discrimination against women and ethnic and religious minorities; and suppression of workers' rights.
Despite close cooperation on security issues, the United States remains concerned about human rights conditions in Saudi Arabia. Principal human rights problems include abuse of prisoners and incommunicado detention; prohibitions or severe restrictions on the freedoms of speech, press, peaceful assembly and association, and religion; denial of the right of citizens to change their government; systematic discrimination against women and ethnic and religious minorities; and suppression of workers' rights.
As an Islamic country under strict Islamic law, Saudi Arabia has little of the religious freedom common in the west. Bringing a [[Bible]] or religious symbols such as a cross or a [[Star of David]] into the country will risk confiscation.<ref>Christian Examiner, Sept. 2007, Vol 25, No 9, Pg. 20</ref>
Saudi Arabia has strict gender segregation laws prohibiting women from holding jobs, meeting men other than their relatives, or living independantly of a family of husband. These laws are enforced by an Islamic department of the police force, justified as measures to protect Islamic culture and morality.
As an Islamic country under strict Islamic law, Saudi Arabia has little of the religious freedom common in the west. Bringing a [[Bible]] or religious symbols such as a cross or a [[Star of David]] into the country will risk confiscation. Althrough Christianity is permitted, preaching to Muslims or attempting to convert them in public or private is a criminal offense, as is the production or distribution of bibles.<ref>Christian Examiner, Sept. 2007, Vol 25, No 9, Pg. 20</ref>
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