Prince Mohammed bin Nawaf bin Abdulaziz, Saudi ambassador to the United Kingdom, confirmed that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is committed to and respects human rights according to Islamic Sharia which is the base for legal systems in the Kingdom. In a press release today in response to the recent report of Amnesty International, Prince Mohammed bin Nawaf bin Abdulaziz said the Kingdom is really and continuously targeted by terrorists who seek financing and trying to recruit Saudi youths to carry out their terrorist acts inside and outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. "Our responsibility is to do whatever to fight this evil", he said. In the same context, the Embassy said Amnesty report was based on inaccurate information, noting that the anti-terror act is still under discussion by the legislative authorities. He said the draft bill was subject to many changes and will not be approved unless it became certain that it was complying with the Islamic Sharia law. About the detainees in the Eastern Region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, he said they have been detained for taking part in riot gatherings, threatening the safety and life of other citizens and security men. Most of them have been released after having passed investigation sessions, he explained. Regarding the Ministry of Interior's warning, the Embassy said the warning was addressed to those who threaten the security and safety of citizens and security men by using arms or violence. The statement said the 16 convicted on 22 November were indicted for their role in acts relating to terrorism, noting that they received open trials in the attendance of relatives, representatives of the Saudi Human Rights Commission and domestic media. --More
