The King of change in Saudi Arabia Will it have an impact on the issue of human rights? There is nothing to say. But this does not prevent NGOs accentuate their pressure, especially around the case Raef Badawi.
The Saudi blogger was sentenced to 10 years in prison and 1,000 lashes for "insulting Islam." He had to undergo a new series of 50 lashes on Friday, but it was postponed .
In any case, the sentence raises the indignation of human rights organizations. Amnesty International and have organized a rally on Friday in Paris.
The secretary general of RSF, Christophe Deloire, hoped that Salman, the new Saudi king, pay with Raef Badawi and that "things will change in this country."
Salman Abdul Aziz bin Saud succeeded his half-brother Abdullah died Friday.
In his first speech, the new King said there would be no change in policy.
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