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Saudi \\\'considering\\\' sanctions against Holland

Saturday, 17 May 2014


Saudi Arabia is "considering" sanctions against the Netherlands after an anti-Islamic stunt by far-right politician Geert Wilders, the Dutch foreign ministry said on Saturday. In November, the anti-Islamic lawmaker printed stickers imitating the Saudi flag, replacing its text with blasphemous words. The Dutch foreign ministry told AFP on Saturday that Saudi Arabia feels "insulted" by Wilders and is considering sanctions. "We have indications that show that Saudi Arabia is considering commercial measures against the Netherlands," said spokesman Friso Wijnen. He did not give further details, according to AFP.