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Saudi Arabia Executes 17 in Three Days Amid Outcry

8/5/2025

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In a chilling escalation, Saudi Arabia executed two more individuals on Monday, marking a staggering total of 17 executions in just three days. With 239 executions this year alone, the kingdom is poised to shatter last year's grim record of 338. The focus on drug offenses has sparked urgent outcry from human rights advocates.

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In a chilling escalation, Saudi Arabia executed two more individuals on Monday, marking a staggering total of 17 executions in just three days. With 239 executions this year alone, the kingdom is poised to shatter last year's grim record of 338. The focus on drug offenses has sparked urgent outcry from human rights advocates.