Saudi Arabia nearly tripled its executions in 2024, with over 100 foreigners put to death.
Saudi Arabia executed over 100 foreigners in 2024, nearly tripling the 34 executions in each of the previous two years. The rise includes citizens from Pakistan, Yemen, Syria, Nigeria, and others. Critics argue this contradicts Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's claim of reducing the death penalty. Rights groups describe the increase as unprecedented and criticize the fairness of trials for foreign defendants.
November 17, 2024
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