Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia operates under an absolute monarchy that violently suppresses political dissent, enforces severe religious orthodoxy, and systematically exploits migrant labor.
Recorded incidents
1,500
How much we can see
Limited reporting
Reporting is thin here. Real levels could be much higher than the numbers below.
Who gets targeted here
Political polarization
Absolute intolerance for political opposition. Dissidents, human rights defenders, and critical clerics face arbitrary detention, torture, and mass executions.
Where this comes from
- Human Rights Watch (2024)
Anti-migrant bias
Millions of foreign workers are trapped under the Kafala (sponsorship) system, facing extreme exploitation, wage theft, passport confiscation, and physical abuse with minimal legal recourse.
Where this comes from
- Equidem (2022)
Bias against women and girls
Despite recent reforms (e.g., driving), the male guardianship system severely restricts women's autonomy regarding marriage, travel, and healthcare, alongside criminalization of disobedience.
Where this comes from
- Amnesty International (2023)