Why did Britain roll out the red carpet for Saudi crown prince?
Government accused of ignoring rights abuses in giving Saudi crown prince a welcome few world leaders could expect.
The red carpet has been rolled out at Buckingham Palace and No 10 Downing Street in London for Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
The 32-year-old became heir to the throne after a palace crisis last June.
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Since then, he has continued his country’s involvement in the war in Yemen, launched the blockade of Qatar and began what his government calls an anti-corruption drive.
Dozens of high-profile princes and businessmen were arrested and held in a hotel accused of corruption.
Protests have followed the crown prince, also called MBS, as he travels the UK.
Demonstrators call attention to Saudi Arabia’s poor human rights record both at home and abroad.
His trip to the UK is the first since he took on this new role as crown prince. Will British politicians confront bin Salman about Saudi Arabia’s human rights record and role in Yemen?
Presenter: Richelle Carey
Guests:
David Hearst – Editor in Chief, Middle East Eye
Khalil Jahshan – Executive Director, Arab Center Washington DC
Anas Altikriti – President, Muslim Association of Britain