Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Justin Bieber Asked to Cancel Performance in Saudi Arabia

The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) is asking Justin Bieber to bow out of a scheduled performance in Saudi Arabia.

The letter states:

We are writing to urgently inform you of the human rights crisis in Saudi Arabia; to explain the role that the regime of MBS [Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman] has played in violating the rights of tens of millions of Saudis; to ask that you consider the unfortunate implications of your engagement with the brutal dictatorship of MBS; and to respectfully request that, in light of your status as a global personality, you take this opportunity to positively influence human rights policy in Saudi Arabia by canceling your appearance, as a symbol of solidarity with the ongoing suffering of the Saudi people.

Wonder if Bieber, as a white tall heterosexual cis US-born wealthy male has the awareness to even consider the proposal.  

https://www.avclub.com/human-rights-foundation-asks-justin-bieber-to-cancel-pe-1848029044