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Saudi Arabia's Record Executions Spark Global Outrage

12/21/2025

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Saudi Arabia executed at least 347 people in 2025, a record high for the second consecutive year, according to the NGO Reprieve.
The figure includes individuals convicted of non-lethal drug offenses and minors involved in protests.
The United Nations condemned the executions, particularly of journalists and minors.
Despite international outcry, Saudi authorities continue these practices with impunity, fueling fear among death-row detainees.

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Saudi Arabia executed at least 347 people in 2025, a record high for the second consecutive year, according to the NGO Reprieve.
The figure includes individuals convicted of non-lethal drug offenses and minors involved in protests.
The United Nations condemned the executions, particularly of journalists and minors.
Despite international outcry, Saudi authorities continue these practices with impunity, fueling fear among death-row detainees.