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Families Urge Prince William to Halt Child Executions

2/8/2026

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  • Ahead of his Saudi visit, Prince William received letters from the families of Yousef al-Manav and Jawad Qureiris urging intervention to stop their sons' executions.
  • The two men were arrested for attending protests as minors and face possible execution.
  • Reprieve says Saudi Arabia has resumed executing child defendants despite a 2020 decree.
  • The families urge William to advocate protection and halt executions, saying they fear for their sons' lives.