sep 14, 2017 - 16 Saudis perceived as
dissidents are arrested
by Saudi security forces
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At least 16 Saudis perceived as dissidents are arrested by Saudi security forces. The Saudi government asserted that those rounded up were funded by foreign adversaries to undermine the Saudi monarchy; critics viewed the raids as part of an effort by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to consolidate his power.
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