Saudi border forces accused of killing ‘hundreds of Ethiopian migrants’
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Saudi Arabia Accused of Killing Migrants in Further Report
Above: Migrants are trafficked across the desert by smugglers on Jan. 19, 2024 in Godorya, Djibouti. Image copyright: Luke Dray/Stringer/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Spin
Establishment-critical narrative
For years, Saudi Arabia has thrown its money around so that its human rights violations are ignored and so that it's accepted into diplomatic circles. However, the longer that Western officials ignore the problem, the longer that the killing and abuse of migrants at the border will go on with impunity.
Pro-establishment narrative
These allegations against Saudi Arabia have been manipulated and exaggerated for political reasons, as some people are trying to benefit by damaging the reputation of the nation. It's essential to assess the situation with a balanced perspective and avoid jumping to conclusions based on selective reports.