Gulf condemn law letting 9/11 families sue Saudi Arabia
A group of Gulf states is condemning legislation that would permit 9/11 families to sue Saudi Arabia in US courts.
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Gulf countries say suing Saudi Arabia for 9/11 runs against principles of international law [Getty]
A grouping of six Gulf Arab countries is expressing "deep concern" over a bill passed by Congress that would allow families of September 11 victims to sue the government of Saudi Arabia.
The head of the Saudi-dominated Gulf Cooperation Council said in a statement on Monday that the legislation runs against the principles of international law.
GCC Secretary-General Abdullatif al-Zayani also says the draft law sets a dangerous precedent.
The US House of Representatives passed the legislation last Friday, following earlier passage by the Senate.
The White House has signaled President Barack Obama would veto the legislation.
Saudi Arabia has strongly objected to the proposed law, which would give victims' families the right to sue Saudi Arabia in US courts.
Fifteen of the 19 hijackers were Saudi nationals.
The head of the Saudi-dominated Gulf Cooperation Council said in a statement on Monday that the legislation runs against the principles of international law.
GCC Secretary-General Abdullatif al-Zayani also says the draft law sets a dangerous precedent.
The US House of Representatives passed the legislation last Friday, following earlier passage by the Senate.
The White House has signaled President Barack Obama would veto the legislation.
Saudi Arabia has strongly objected to the proposed law, which would give victims' families the right to sue Saudi Arabia in US courts.
Fifteen of the 19 hijackers were Saudi nationals.
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