Saudi Arabia: 37 people have been executed for terrorism-related charges. Concerns rise on the Saudi use of death penalty

On 23 April 2019, Saudi government executed 37 people who have been previously convicted for terrorism-related charges.   Most of men involved in the execution were part of the Shia minority in Saudi Arabia. International Organisations have expressed deep concerns on the lawfulness of trials, claiming that they violated international fair trial standard. Moreover, the majority … Continue reading Saudi Arabia: 37 people have been executed for terrorism-related charges. Concerns rise on the Saudi use of death penalty