Killing of Saudi activist exposes tensions over Neom megacity project
Published date: 17 April 2020 21:50 BST
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Last update: 4 years 6 months ago
The killing of Saudi activist Abdul-Rahim al-Howeiti has highlighted tensions over the construction of the futuristic megacity Neom.
Howeiti refused to leave his home to make way for the multi-million project, decrying what he described as ‘forced displacement’ of residents.
Howeiti refused to leave his home to make way for the multi-million project, decrying what he described as ‘forced displacement’ of residents.
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