14 More to be Executed in Saudi Arabia

image_pdfimage_print Saudi court sentenced 14 Saudi Shia due to charges related to

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demonstrations in Qatif back in 2011 and 2012. Same court convicted 24 others with different charges. Although Saudi Arabia had sought the leadership slot of the entire Human Rights Council of the U.N in 2015, this kingdom has the highest execution rates in the world. Beside execution, arbitrary arrest, torture, home raids, violation to the right to education, assembly, protest, religion and speech is at its highest in this country. Most violations are carried against Shia Muslims minority. The court uses any accusation, including charges of terrorist crimes to oppress peaceful protestors. SRW condemns all violations toward Shia population and asks international committee to take actions to stop such violation in Saudi Arabia. Read more: 14 More to be Executed in Saudi Arabia – Shia Rights Watch Follow us: @shiarightswatch on Twitter | shiarightswatch on Facebook