Saturday, 24 January 2015

Photos: Furious backlash that flags were lowered to half mast for late Saudi King just because

Flags at half mast and fawning praise for a King 'loved by his people' sparks furious backlash over rule which saw 'death by stoning' for adultery and regular beheadings.
The flag at the Houses of Parliament, London, flies at half mast as a mark of respect for King Abdullah
There was anger and disbelief yesterday that flags were lowered to half mast over Buckingham Palace, Downing Street and the Houses of Parliament to mark the death of King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia – despite his country’s shameful record on human rights.
David Cameron, Barack Obama and Tony Blair were among those who made gushing tributes to the authoritarian and hugely powerful monarch of the world’s biggest oil producing country.
Buckingham Palace announced that Prince Charles would join Mr Cameron in flying to Saudi Arabia today to pay their condolences personally alongside a host of world leaders.
Flags were flown at half mast across Westminster yesterday following the death of the authoritarian ruler of Saudi Arabia King Abdullah - including at Buckingham Palace
The Union Flag was also flown at half-mast over Downing Street - as David Cameron joined Prince Charles flying to Saudi Arabia
The flag at the Westminster Abbey was also lowered following the Government order issued this morning
A criminal gets a public flogging by two officials in Saudi Arabia in rare public footage of Saudi Arabia's brutal criminal justice system
A criminal gets a public flogging by two officials in Saudi Arabia in rare public footage of Saudi Arabia's brutal criminal justice system
Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson attacked the decision to ask for flags to be flown at half mast
Former journalist Martin Bright, who went to work for the former Prime Minister, said Mr Blair's response highlighted why he had to leave
Westminster Abbey said they were flying their flag over Westminster Abbey at half mast out of 'respect' despite the fact that converting to Christianity in Saudi Arabia carries a capital punishmentThe reaction to the King's death sparked a furious response. Former MP Louise Mensch said it was 'unacceptable'
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