RIYADH - Saudi Arabia on Tuesday executed 37 of its citizens convicted of terrorism, three years after another mass execution that ultimately led to a break in relations with Iran.
It said one person was crucified after his execution, a punishment reserved for particularly serious crimes. Saudi authorities arrested 13 "terrorist" suspects the next day, but they did not say where the arrests took place or if they were linked to Sunday's attack.The interior ministry said some of those executed on Tuesday were accused of "inciting sectarian strife", a charge often used in Saudi Arabia against Shiite activists.
The rights watchdog said 11 of those executed were convicted of spying for Iran, while at least 14 others were sentenced in connection with anti-government protests in the Eastern Province between 2011 and 2012.The Eastern Province has seen bouts of unrest since 2011 when protesters emboldened by the Arab Spring took to the streets demanding an end to alleged discrimination by the Sunni-dominated government.
Mostly journalists probably. Sick bastards the Saudi 'government '
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Source: TheCitizen_News - 🏆 6. / 75 Read more »
Source: ewnupdates - 🏆 30. / 53 Read more »
Source: IOL - 🏆 46. / 51 Read more »
Newsdeck: Trump Vetoes Measure Barring U.S. Role in Saudi-Led Yemen WarPresident Donald Trump vetoed on Tuesday a bipartisan measure passed by Congress earlier this month demanding that he withdraw U.S. support for the Saudi-led war in Yemen, the White House said in a statement.
Source: dailymaverick - 🏆 3. / 84 Read more »
Source: ewnupdates - 🏆 30. / 53 Read more »
Source: IOL - 🏆 46. / 51 Read more »
Source: mailandguardian - 🏆 2. / 92 Read more »
Saudi Aramco in talks to buy stake in Reliance divisionsState oil company targets refining and petrochemicals businesses of Indian firm
Source: BDliveSA - 🏆 12. / 63 Read more »
Source: ewnupdates - 🏆 30. / 53 Read more »
Saudi, UAE pledge $3 bn financial aid for SudanSaudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates on Sunday announced three billion dollars (2.7 billion euros) in financial support for Sudan following the overthrow of longtime leader Omar al-Bashir.
Source: SowetanLIVE - 🏆 13. / 63 Read more »
Source: BDliveSA - 🏆 12. / 63 Read more »