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World Briefing | Middle East

Saudi Arabia: Political Party Formed

Islamists and opposition activists have created a political party in a rare challenge to the absolute monarchy, asking King Abdullah for a voice in the gulf Arab state’s governance, its organizers said on Thursday. The move was more symbolic protest than a true opposition party because Saudi Arabia has no elected Parliament, and parties and public dissent are banned. Analysts said the group, Islamic Umma, included Islamists, human rights activists and lawyers.

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