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Anthony Joshua called to speak out on human rights violations in Saudi Arabia | Anthony Joshua

Anthony Joshua said he does not condone human rights violations. in Saudi Arabia after being called to speak out pro-democracy activist, whose brother was among 81 people executed by the state in March.

The Guardian may report that Joshua recently received a letter from Yasser al-Hayat, whose brother Mustafa was killed in the largest execution in saudi arabia history by asking him follow in lead of Muhammad Ali and Lewis Hamilton standing up for freedom and human rights in building it up world title fight which takes place in Jeddah on Saturday.

“My brother was executed by the Saudi authorities for dared to ask for basic human rights that you enjoy in Great Britain,” Joshua said in a letter. “He was one of 81 men killed in the largest execution in countries history. Above half of they, including Mustafa, were executed for participate in democratic protests.

“Saudi Arabia executed him in secret and we were not notified. We did not have chance say goodbye to him body didn’t even come back to us family for proper burial. Our community is in mourning and our people live in fear.”

issue of human rights in the kingdom was allotted again last the week that Salma Al Shehab, a PhD student at the University of Leeds, received a 34-year prison sentence for placing her support of women human rights activists on Twitter. The verdict was condemned by Amnesty International as “outrageous”.

In his letter, Hayat reminds Joshua that by saying out can do real difference. “Lewis Hamilton shows what sports figures can go to Saudi Arabia to compete as well as also express solidarity with this is people,” letter says.

Saudi Arabian authorities use events like your boxing match to take his mind off his oppression. If a fight beret place without raising human rights, this sends a message to the Saudi rulers that they can kill without consequences.

When Muhammad Ali fought George Foreman in Zaire in 1974 – “Battle in the Jungle” – he showed his solidarity. with countries peopleand became their champion. You can be the champion of Saudi Arabian peoplerecognizing their suffering and calling for their right to be respected by the regime.”

representative for Joshua promised to investigate Al-Hayat’s case. “Anthony takes responsibility as global sports the figure is very serious and does not pander to any forms of human rights violations,” he told The Guardian. “He and his management are grateful for Existence made aware of this particular situation will take steps to study it further post his fight on Saturday evening”.

Reprieve community organization that helps people in Saudi Arabia facing in death penalty for juvenile crimes, non-violent crimes or on accusations related to their participation in democratic protests, also offered to meet Joshua when he returned to the UK. “International pressure on Saudi Arabia can make a difference,” the post reads, pointing to the royal decree. in 2020 supposedly cancels death penalty for minors.

Jid Basuni, head of postponement work in Middle East and North Africa, added: Mohammed bin Salman is trying use large sports events like it’s to wash away his blood-soaked regimen. Anthony Joshua can change that using his visit to talk out on human rights to help save lives.”

The Guardian appealed to the Saudi authorities for comment.

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