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Carney’s Saudi Visit and Raif Badawi’s Fate | Edmonton News
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- Jul 13, 2026
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Canadian PM Mark Carney’s historic Saudi trip sparked global scrutiny as he navigated delicate diplomacy—balancing economic ties with human rights concerns over jailed dissident Raif Badawi. His son, Tirad, voiced deep disappointment, calling his father’s imprisonment an “open-air prison” despite release in 2022, and criticized Carney’s vague, confidential approach as ineffective. While Carney emphasized gradual progress through private channels, Tirad insists diplomacy alone hasn’t secured his father’s freedom—highlighting the enduring clash between global business interests and the urgent need for justice for political prisoners. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/07b10833bf875c35