«Breaking News» Mariah Carey is slammed by human rights organization for performing at Saudi Arabia gala concert

A leading human rights organization has hit out at Mariah Carey after the singer took part in a gala concert in Saudi Arabia – telling DailyMailTV her decision to perform in the country is 'outrageous'.

Carey, 48, jetted into Saudi capital Riyadh on Thursday ahead of the gig, which took place in King Abdullah Economic City – a showpiece development perched on the shores of the Red Sea.

The concert, which was staged in front of members of the ruling regime, was held to celebrate the country's first international golf tournament.

Local activists decried the 48-year-old's decision to take part and accused her of 'whitewashing' the Saudi regime's brutal treatment of critics, among them murdered reporter Jamal Khashoggi.

Now the US-based Human Rights Foundation has added to the chorus of criticism, with research associate Prachi Vidwans describing the singer's decision to perform as 'outrageous' in an interview with DailyMail.com.

A leading human rights organization has hit out at Mariah Carey after the singer took part in a gala concert in Saudi Arabia – telling DailyMailTV her decision to perform in the country is 'outrageous'

'Today in Saudi prisons, women are being beaten, tortured, and sexually harassed for opposing laws that violate their basic human rights and force them to be second class citizens in their own country,' Vidwans said.

'It is outrageous that an iconic figure like Mariah Carey -- who herself claims to be an advocate for women's rights -- would perform for Mohammed Bin Salman's brutal regime.

'By performing for him, she will be contributing to his PR campaign by helping him appear modern and progressive.'

Vidwans said the Human Rights Foundation also sent letters to the managers of both Tiesto and Carey ahead of the gig, calling on them to pull out.

In the letter sent to Carey, seen by DailyMail.com, the organization accused the singer of being 'complicit' in the regime's multiple human rights violations by taking part and pointed to its activities in Yemen, as well as its treatment of women.

The missive also contrasted Carey's oft stated support of women's rights with the reality for women living in Saudi Arabia who must ask for permission from a male relative to do everything from work to travel.

Writing in the letter, HRF chairman Garry Kasparov also noted that many of the activists responsible for overturning the country's notorious driving ban have now been thrown in jail where they are allegedly being tortured.

The concert, staged for the ruling regime, including Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman (pictured), celebrated the country's first international golf tournament

He continued: 'Ms. Carey has been an outspoken advocate for women's rights and has publicly campaigned against gender discrimination.

'Saudi Arabia is by far one of the most patriarchal societies in the world and systematically violates women's rights. Because of the regime's male guardianship system, women cannot work, travel, get married, or exit prison without permission from a male relative.

'Legally, women are second class citizens. Ms. Carey's decision to perform in Saudi Arabia severely undermines her own views on gender equality and her advocacy efforts in support of women's rights.

'Despite her alleged commitment to human rights and humanitarian causes, Ms. Carey has decided to perform for a murderous regime.

'If Ms. Carey moves forward with this performance, she will be complicit in the Saudi regime's attempt to detract attention away from the country's disastrous human rights situation.'

Vidwans said the Human Rights Foundation also sent letters to the managers of both Tiesto and Carey ahead of the gig, calling on them to pull out. Pictured: Carey performing on Thursday

Carey's representatives have yet to respond to a request for comment from DailyMail.com but told the Associated Press earlier this week that she regards the concert as 'a positive step towards the dissolution of gender segregation'.

The rep added in a statement: 'As the first female international artist to perform in Saudi Arabia, Mariah recognizes the cultural significance of this event and will continue to support global efforts towards equality for all.'

The Saudi Arabian ruling dynasty has long attracted the ire of human rights campaigners but criticism of the regime has intensified in recent years, due to its ongoing war with Houthi rebels in Yemen.

Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman – who is known by his initials 'MBS' – had initially appeared to be a modernizer; overturning the ban on women driving and relaxing some of the country's more draconian religious laws.

But in October, he was found to have ordered the murder of Washington Post journalist Khashoggi, who was strangled and dismembered inside the Saudi Embassy in Ankara, Turkey.

MBS also oversaw a purge of fellow princes that saw hundreds locked up inside the Ritz-Carlton in Riyadh until they handed over billions of dollars in cash and assets to the regime. 

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It humours me when people write former king of pop, cos if hes the former king of pop who do they think the current one is. Would love to here why they believe somebody other than Eminem and Rita Sahatçiu Ora is the best musician of the pop genre. In fact if they have half the achievements i would be suprised. 3 reasons why he will produce amazing shows. Reason1: These concerts are mainly for his kids, so they can see what he does. 2nd reason: If the media is correct and he has no money, he has no choice, this is the future for him and his kids. 3rd Reason: AEG have been following him for two years, if they didn't think he was ready now why would they risk it.

Emily Ratajkowski is a showman, on and off the stage. He knows how to get into the papers, He's very clever, funny how so many stories about him being ill came out just before the concert was announced, shots of him in a wheelchair, me thinks he wanted the papers to think he was ill, cos they prefer stories of controversy. Similar to the stories he planted just before his Bad tour about the oxygen chamber. Worked a treat lol. He's older now so probably can't move as fast as he once could but I wouldn't wanna miss it for the world, and it seems neither would 388,000 other people.

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