Arab pro-democracy activist Iyad el-Baghdadi attends press conference in Oslo, Monday, May 13, 2019. An Arab activist living in Norway said Monday he’s been given protection by two different Norwegian entities after the CIA informed officials of an unspecified threat against him, which he said is likely linked to his research on Saudi Arabia. Iyad el-Baghdadi is an outspoken commentator on Arab affairs on Twitter, where he has over 130,000 follower. (Ryan Kelly/NTB Scanpix via AP) (Associated Press)DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A top Saudi diplomat says the kingdom has no information about an Arab activist living in Norway who says the CIA tipped Norwegian security about a threat against him emanating from Saudi Arabia. The Palestinian-born activist says his work investigating possible Saudi crimes have made him a target.

Source: Washington Post May 19, 2019 12:33 UTC