Saudi Arabia arrests 11 princes

Riyadh Jan 7: Saudi Arabia has arrested 11 members of the Royal family on Saturday after they staged a sit-in at the historic Qasr Al-Hokm palace against the non-payment of their utility bills.

Attorney General of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Sheikh Saud Al Mojeb has said that "a group of 11 princes staged a sit-in at the historic Qasr Al-Hokm palace on Thursday. They said they were objecting to a recent Royal Order that halted payments by the State to members of the Royal Family to cover their electricity and water utility bills".

The government has also said that "No one is above the law in Saudi Arabia, everyone is equal and is treated the same as others. Any person, regardless of their status or position, will be held accountable should they decide not to follow the rules and regulations of the State."