A prominent Saudi opposition figure says the kingdom’s ominous human rights record has become much worse ever since Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman took the helm of state affairs in 2017.

Saudi Arabia’s former public security chief has been sentenced to 25 years in prison over alleged "corruption charges" amid Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's ongoing witch-hunt against opponents.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) has over the past years transformed into one of the “most dangerous” rulers across the world after gaining clout through pressing ahead with his highly repressive policies, dismissing his political rivals and butchering his detractors inside and outside the ultra-conservative kingdom.

Saudi Arabia has detained 78 officials in a new alleged anti-corruption case while Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is reportedly seeking to get rid of potential rivals to the throne.

Haman rights activists have slammed French President Emmanuel Macron for hosting the de facto Saudi ruler whose implication in the gruesome murder of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi continues to haunt him.

Imprisoned political prisoners and pro-democracy campaigners are reportedly being sexually assaulted and murdered in prison in Saudi Arabia.

US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm says President Joe Biden will meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) during his controversial upcoming trip to the kingdom.