All news by author: Anthony Harwood

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Saudis' Newcastle friendlies branded distraction tactic from human rights abuses
Lina al-Hathloul, the sister of a political prisoner who was jailed after campaigning for women’s rights to drive, has spoken out ahead of two Saudi Arabia friendlies at St James' Park
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Newcastle face sportswashing allegations over new £25m-a-year sponsorship deal
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) have held an 80% stake in Newcastle since October 2021, with the club continually facing allegations of being a vehicle for sportswashing
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Man, 20, stuck on death row since he was 14-years-old for crime he didn't commit
Saudi Arabian national Abdullah al-Howaiti, who is now 20, was 14-years-old when he was arrested in connection to a £165,000 jewelery shop raid - but CCTV footage showed him playing football at the time of the heist
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Judges facing death penalty in Saudi Arabia for being too soft on human rights
Ten male judges have been hit with high treason charges - a crime punishable by death in repressive Saudi Arabia - after confessing to being too "lenient" in human rights cases