International media reports indicate that Saudi Arabia has executed over 100 foreign nationals, including three Afghan citizens, this year.
According to Agence France-Presse (AFP) on Sunday, November 17, the number of executions in Saudi Arabia has tripled compared to the past two years.
The report highlights that those executed include 21 Pakistani citizens, 20 Yemenis, 14 Syrians, 10 Nigerians, 9 Egyptians, 8 Jordanians, 7 Ethiopians, 3 Sudanese, 3 Indians, 3 Afghans, and 1 individual each from Sri Lanka, Eritrea, and the Philippines.
The European Saudi Organization for Human Rights, based in Germany, stated that the rise in executions has set a new record in Saudi Arabia.
Taha Al-Hajji, the legal head of the organization, said, “This is the largest number of foreign citizens executed in a single year. Saudi Arabia has never executed 100 foreigners in one year before.”
The implementation of capital punishment in Saudi Arabia has consistently drawn widespread international criticism and condemnation.
Statistics reveal that between January 1 and November 17 this year, a total of 274 individuals were executed in Saudi Arabia.
The sharp increase in executions in Saudi Arabia, particularly of foreign nationals, highlights significant human rights concerns. The record-breaking figures have intensified global scrutiny of Saudi Arabia’s judicial practices and use of the death penalty.
International organizations and rights groups continue to urge Saudi Arabia to reform its justice system, prioritize fair trials, and reduce its reliance on capital punishment to uphold basic human rights standards.
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