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flag Saudi Arabia executes eight for drug offenses, highlighting its intensifying "war on drugs."

flag On August 3, 2025, Saudi Arabia executed eight people for smuggling hashish, including four Somalis and three Ethiopians, and one Saudi man for murder. flag This brings the year's total executions to 230, with 154 for drug offenses. flag The surge in executions is part of Saudi Arabia's "war on drugs" launched in 2023. flag Activists say this contradicts the country's reform agenda for a more open society, while authorities claim it is necessary to maintain order.

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