What is the position of the citizens in Saudi Arabia with regards to their government
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views of the citizens on the recent government in Saudi Arabia is polarized.
Some of them supports the government in its liberalism and other steps taken against Yemen and Iran while other consider liberalism and allowing women to drive as a non-Muslim act. They also oppose the steps taken by Government on Iran and Yemen situation as they consider them the brother Muslim Countries. After the killing of the Jamal Khashogi the people of Saudi Arabia that are in side of freedom of speech are against the government but on the other hand superpower like USA are not taking any action because of their arm deals with Saudi Arabia. it is clear that Saudi government is using power to silent their opposition. Jamal in his New York time article shown the Dynasty of Saudi kings and said that recent king is not rightful King.
• Citizens' rights in Saudi Arabia can be described as
:• As per system of the country the ruler becomes king as a heredity and people have no role in electing him.
• The legislature and administrative persons are selected by the king and the judges are also appointed by him
.• No political freedom exists. Citizens cannot take part in policy. The media is highly censored and cannot report against the king.
• Freedom of religion is allowed. Every citizen should be a Muslim.