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Rights groups call for boycott of Dakar Rally amid accusations of 'sportswashing' by Saudi Arabia

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Rights groups call for boycott of Dakar Rally amid accusations of 'sportswashing' by Saudi Arabia

Rights groups call for boycott of Dakar Rally amid accusations of 'sportswashing' by Saudi Arabia

One of the groups is supporting women’s rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul who was jailed last month after being found guilty of spying and conspiring against the kingdom.

But many believe she was arrested for campaigning for women’s right to drive in Saudi Arabia.


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