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Saudi Arabia capital punishment trends
Overview
In the first half of 2026, Saudi Arabia carried out 108 executions, according to a report by the European Saudi Organisation for Human Rights (ESOHR). Drug-related offenses accounted for approximately 66 per cent of these cases, with foreign nationals representing 54 per cent of the total executions. One specific incident involved the execution of a Bangladeshi man and woman following allegations of indecent acts in a mosque in Mecca.
In October, the Saudi Ministry of Interior announced the execution of five Saudi citizens in the Eastern Province. These individuals were convicted of terrorism-related offenses, including joining a foreign terrorist organization, targeting security personnel with weapons and explosives, and providing logistical support for terrorist operations. These actions occur amid international scrutiny regarding the use of the death penalty and the treatment of activists.
Entities
Mohammed bin Munir bin Mohammed Al-Zahir · Ali bin Abdrab Al-Hussein Al-Sheikh · Qatif · Saudi Arabia · Ali Abdrabbo Al-Hussein Al-Sheikh
Timeline
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[INTERNATIONAL] 3 sourcesSaudi Arabia executes 108 people in first half of 2026
Saudi Arabia executed 108 people in the first half of 2026, with foreign nationals making up 54 per cent of the total. Drug offenses were the leading cause for capital punishment.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 8 sourcesSaudi Arabia executes five citizens in Eastern Province over terrorism charges
Saudi Arabia has executed five citizens in the Eastern Province on terrorism charges, including joining a foreign organization and targeting security forces. Total executions this year reportedly reach 170.
Sources
anwartv2.com · boomlive.in · forceofnature.com · khabarfoori.com · negarmag.com · news50.sa · okazalyoum.com · rokna.net · sada-tabuk.com · senenews.com · tob.news