(34.34) Saudi Arabia canceled the Canadian flights
Saudi Arabia has canceled the direct flight of Tortugaon after the expulsion of the Canadian ambassador to the detention of the detained rights activists and the suspension of bilateral agreements, The country is complaining that Canada is trying to intervene in their internal affairs. In response Canada said that they will continue to support human rights. British media reported on the BBC.
Saudi Airlines
On August 1, 'Human Rights Watch' said Saudi Arabia arrested some rights activists. Among them, Samar Badawi, renowned leader of the women's liberation movement in Saudi Arabia. Concerned about this, Canada had claimed 'immediate release' of Samur Badoui along with other rights activists on Friday. Saudi Arabia did not like this "immediate release of Canada" In response to Canada's initial response, Saudi Arabia said, "Canada's statement openly interferes in the internal affairs of Saudi Arabia, which is a violation of international customs and rules. The Canadian statement said that the immediate release of the demand to be released is unfortunate. The language that is used in another country's speech in one country is blasphemy and unacceptable to the language of Canada.
Saudi Arabia has canceled a number of contracts, including the expulsion of the Canadian ambassador. The agreements include new investment proposals, defense funding agreement and education agreement. In continuation of this, the country has canceled the direct flight operations of Canada. The research organization 'International Crisis Group' has termed the Saudi decree 'killing itself on its own feet'.
Canadian Foreign Minister Christia Freeland said about Saudi Arabia's response, she is deeply concerned about the diplomatic expulsion. He also said that wherever they are in the world they will stand on behalf of human rights, freedom of expression and freedom of expression. He said, 'We will never be hesitant to support these values. We believe this dialogue is serious for international diplomacy. "
Samir Badawi, leader of the women's liberation movement in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Foreign Minister Abdel al-Zubair said in a tweet earlier, that Canada has taken such a position on the basis of "confusing information". He claimed that anyone was arrested on the basis of Saudi law and the rights to protect their rights. Saudi women rights activist Manal Al Sharif thanked Canada for protesting about this. He urged Western powers to take the same position.
Saudi Arabia has canceled direct flights to Saudi Arabia after the diplomatic expulsion. As part of the continuous process of severing relations, the aircraft has been closed. A photograph has also been released from a Veridified Twitter account of the Saudi authorities. In the picture, an aircraft is moving towards the famous CN Tower in Toronto, Canada. It is written with the picture, "Those who interfere with others will face issues that are not satisfactory." Many of the film also tried to match the attack on the Twin Towers in Nine-Eleven. The next account is closed, but the picture has spread online.
Pictures posted on the Saudi authorities on Twitter
Saudi authorities have arrested a number of women rights activists since May of this year. Most of them were involved in campaign against women's driving and male guardianship laws. In May, authorities arrested women rights activist Eman al-Nafazan, Luzin al-Handlul, Aziza al-Youssef, Ayesha al-Maniay, Ibrahim Modayemah and Mohammad al-Rabeya. Authorities said seven people have been arrested for suspicious activity involving collusion with foreign forces and financial assistance to foreign enemies. More arrests may occur during the investigation.
Canadian Foreign Minister on Twitter wrote on Twitter on Thursday after the arrest of Samar Badawi, that he had become 'very scared' after hearing the news of Badoui's arrest. The Foreign Ministry of the next Canada demanded immediate release of the prisoners.