US blasts Saudi ‘religious curbs’

The US has accused Saudi Arabia of severely violating religious freedom.
In an unusual public rebuke, the US State Department put its key Arab ally on a list of states causing particular concern over freedom to worship.

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The US has accused Saudi Arabia of severely violating religious freedom.
In an unusual public rebuke, the US State Department put its key Arab ally on a list of states causing particular concern over freedom to worship. … The slap in the face for the Saudis mainly is symbolic but nonetheless important, says the BBC’s Justin Webb in Washington. …. Much more significant is the simple fact that the Bush administration has decided to issue a formal stinging rebuke to a Middle Eastern ally. …..

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