Saudi Arabia executes eight people in one day

Rise in capital punishment under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, despite pledge to cut down on the death penalty

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Rise in capital punishment under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, despite pledge to cut down on the death penalty

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Saudi Arabia executes 8 people in a day, with most executions related to drug charges, sparking controversy and criticism.

thehindu.com9 mesi fa

La monarchia del Golfo ha eseguito 230 condanne a morte dall'inizio del 2025, 154 per reati di droga. Record di esecuzioni nel…

ilfattoquotidiano.it9 mesi fa

Analysts attribute increase to kingdom’s ‘war on drugs’ as authorities kill 356 people by death penalty

theguardian.com4 mesi fa

At least 347 people have now been put to death this year, according to the UK-based campaign group Reprieve.

bbc.com4 mesi fa

Relatives share with the Guardian final words of those killed amid ‘horrifying’ surge in capital punishment under Mohammed bin…

theguardian.com6 mesi fa

"Quando è arrivata la notizia [dell’esecuzione] abbiamo iniziato a urlare come pazzi. Eravamo devastati"

ilfattoquotidiano.it10 mesi fa