The Saudi-Iran Fallout
THE deep-rooted feud between Sunni-ruled Saudi Arabia and Shia-dominant Iran is no trivial matter. It reached new heights when the Saudis executed Shia leader Sheikh Nimr Baqr al-Nimr early this year. The kingdom also severed diplomatic ties with Iran, which was restored 15 years ago after almost two decades of hostilities.
The Saudi government had arbitrarily convicted al-Nimr on charges that included terrorism, sedition and rebellion. It also accused the Shia leader of affiliating with Al-Qaeda and developing a 'terrorist network' in the eastern part of the kingdom, a predominantly Shia region, all without evidence presented to the public.
January 12, 2016
THE deep-rooted feud between Sunni-ruled Saudi Arabia and Shia-dominant Iran is no trivial matter. It reached new heights when the Saudis executed Shia leader Sheikh Nimr Baqr al-Nimr early this year. The kingdom also severed diplomatic ties with Iran, which was restored 15 years ago after almost two decades of hostilities.
The Saudi government had arbitrarily convicted al-Nimr on charges that included terrorism, sedition and rebellion. It also
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