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A relative holds a photo of Sylvia Waithera Karuri, a mother of four whom her son Boniface remembers as a “great mother and a hard worker.” Known in her village as “The Preacher” for her Sunday school and mission work, Sylvia was a devout Christian who, Boniface insists, would never have taken her own life—contradicting the official Saudi ruling. An independent autopsy later revealed she had been severely beaten and strangled. Photo by Jaclynn Ashly.

Politics and Movements: International

Buried without answers: The hidden toll on Kenyan women in the Gulf

by Jaclynn Ashly March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

The Kenyan government’s failures are deeply felt by families who have lost loved ones in Saudi Arabia.

Politics and Movements: International

Canada funneled arms to Saudis during Yemen war via opaque US program

by Anthony Fenton and Kelsey Gallagher July 31, 2023March 13, 2024

Edge of Sports TV

PGA’s shameful merger with Saudi Arabia’s LIV Golf proves nothing matters except money

by Dave Zirin June 30, 2023June 30, 2023

Tommie Smith and John Carlos, gold and bronze medalists in the 200-meter run at the 1968 Olympic Games, engage in a victory stand protest against unfair treatment of blacks in the United States.

Edge of Sports TV

1968 Olympian Dr. John Carlos on the legacy of the Black Athletic Revolt

by Dave Zirin June 29, 2023June 30, 2023

Photo taken in an official building. There are two rows of blue-cushioned chairs arranged across from one another. In the center is a walkway space. Saudi, Omani, and Yemeni officials can be seen seated in the chairs, listening to someone at the end of the room who appears to be speaking.

Politics and Movements: International

Saudi delegates visit Yemeni capital Sana’a to hold talks with Houthis

by Peoples Dispatch April 13, 2023April 13, 2023

a patriot missile is fired during the Operation Red Arrow exercise on October 15, 2008, in Crete, Greece.

Politics and Movements: International

Weeks after Biden fist-bumps Saudi prince, US OKs $5 billion in Gulf arms deals

by Brett Wilkins August 4, 2022March 20, 2024

Saudis’ Yemeni headache won’t go away if and when the guns fall silent

Saudis’ Yemeni headache won’t go away if and when the guns fall silent

by James M. Dorsey February 24, 2019April 9, 2024

File image of Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. AP

Geopolitics, the black swan in Saudi-Indian relations

by James M. Dorsey February 18, 2019April 9, 2024

Indian Muslims: A rich hunting ground for Middle Eastern rivals

by James M. Dorsey January 5, 2019April 9, 2024

Saudi Arabia and the West’s right wing: A dubious alliance

by James M. Dorsey January 2, 2019April 9, 2024

US Senate resolution potentially changes Middle East dynamics

by James M. Dorsey December 6, 2018April 10, 2024

Saudi diplomatic offensive seeks to put Khashoggi behind it and thwart Qatar

Saudi diplomatic offensive seeks to put Khashoggi behind it and thwart Qatar

by James M. Dorsey November 28, 2018April 10, 2024