Showing posts with label state visit. Show all posts
Showing posts with label state visit. Show all posts
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
TIMESONLINE: King Abdullah II of Saudi Arabia was greeted by jeers and placards as he began his state visit to Britain this afternoon as dozens of demonstrators turned out to protest at his country's human rights record.
About 50 human rights protestors and anti-arms trade activists mingled with the crowds lining The Mall as the monarch accompanied the Queen in a carriage on their way to Buckingham Palace.
King Abdullah’s visit has been shrouded in controversy over oppressive policies against women and gays in the Middle Eastern kingdom and the war on terror.
Protesters, including Peter Tatchell, the gay rights activist, chanted "King Abdullah, torturer, murderer" and held banners marked "Put human rights before BAe profits" and "You can’t do this in Riyadh" as the procession went past. Saudi King jeered as controversial visit begins (more) By Jack Malvern
Monday, October 29, 2007
BBC: Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah is due to arrive in the UK on Monday for the first state visit by a Saudi monarch for 20 years.
He will be the guest of Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace and is due to meet British political leaders on Wednesday, culminating in a glittering state banquet. Saudi visit to seal ties with UK (more) By Frank Gardner
BBC:
Cable to boycott Saudi king visit
BBC:
What shared values, Mr Howells?
THE TELEGRAPH:
Saudi king's arrival in UK triggers July 7 row By Robert Winnett
TIMESONLINE:
Saudi visit marred by David Miliband snub
TIMESONLINE:
Comment: Saudi visit surrounded by controversy
TIMESONLINE:
Saudi King accuses Britain of failing to take terror threat seriously
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