US Religious Freedom Delegation Abruptly Ends Saudi Visit Over Kippah Controversy
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A US religious freedom delegation cut short its visit to Saudi Arabia after a member, Rabbi Abraham Cooper, was asked to remove his kippah at a heritage site. The delegation, from the US Commission on International Freedom, had been invited by the Saudi government and approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The incident has raised concerns about religious freedom in Saudi Arabia, with USCIRF Vice Chair Reverend Frederick A. Davie stating that more work needs to be done for the country to align with international legal protections.
- US religious freedom delegation cuts short Saudi Arabia visit after rabbi is asked to remove his kippah CNN
- US-mandated religious freedom group ends Saudi trip early after rabbi ordered to remove his kippah The Associated Press
- US commission ends Saudi trip early after Jewish chair told to remove kippah head covering Fox News
- Saudi Arabia says incident involving rabbi's kippah was 'unfortunate' The Jerusalem Post
- 'Regrettable': US delegation forced to cut short Saudi Arabia visit over kippah row Hindustan Times
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