Ex-Saudi intel officer claims govt used lethal force to evict residents from futuristic eco-city land

An ex-Saudi intelligence officer Colonel Rabih Alenezi has recently claimed that the government authorities used lethal force on people living on the land where a futuristic eco-city, 'The Line', is going to be built.

The futuristic eco-city which is mostly populated by the Huwaitat tribe, has in recent times seen mass arrests and administrative crackdowns for not complying with eviction orders by the authorities, according to a Fox News report.

Villages torn down in Saudi Arabia to make 'The Line' a reality: Reports

This revelation by a former Saudi officer comes as an eye-opener against the atrocities of the government authorities in an attempt to make this eco-city a reality. Multiple villages have been torn down in this process, to set up this project, which has been heavily funded by Western countries.


According to Colonel Alenezi, the Neom project is extremely crucial to Mohamed Bin Salman's administrative plans for Saudi Arabia, which is the primary reason why he dealt so harshly with the Huwaitat tribe, to evict them from their own land.

What is 'The Line' all about? Key features of Mohamed Bin Salman's dream project

The Line is one of the key aspects of the Neom project, which is backed by huge investments from across the world. This project boasts of an eco-city that will not need any kind of automotive vehicles, according to Fox News.

The project will extend up to a whopping 106 miles and be arranged in a titular 'line' layout with readily available public transportation, helping residents of the area to travel hassle-free through the eco-city.

FAQs:

How much area will the Neom project's 'The Line' cover?
According to reports, 'The Line', a futuristic eco-city being built in Saudi Arabia, will expand up to 106 miles and will not need any automotive vehicles for transportation.

What will be some of the key features of 'The Line'?
'The Line', which is one of Saudi Arabian leader Mohamed Bin Salman's dream projects, will be a futuristic eco-city, expanding up to 106 miles, with quick public transportation facilities, with a titular 'line' city layout.