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Public decency law puts Saudi reforms in perspective

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Jun 22, 2019
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By James M. Dorsey

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A newly adopted Saudi law on public decency helps define Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s vague notion of ‘moderate Islam.’

It also lays bare the pitfalls of his social reforms …

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