"UN Critiques Saudi Arabia's Human Rights Record in Geneva"

Saudi Arabia faced criticism from numerous countries at the UN Human Rights Council for its human rights record, including concerns about freedoms for women, freedom of speech, use of the death penalty, and alleged killing of migrants at its border with Yemen. While Saudi Arabia highlighted reforms favoring women and progress in human rights, countries urged for more action, including redefining terrorism laws, investigating border killings, and addressing issues related to migrant and foreign workers. The kingdom's heavy investment in sports has led to accusations of "sportswashing" to deflect attention from its human rights record.