Saudi Arabia beheading people by the sword; killed 12 people in 10 days: Report

In the past ten days, Saudi Arabia had reportedly killed 12 individuals for drug-related offenses. According to one report, several of these were beheadings with a sword.

According to the Telegraph, up to 12 individuals were condemned to death after imprisonment on non-violent drug accusations, including three Pakistanis, four Syrians, two Jordanians, and three Saudis.



In March of this year, Saudi Arabia executed 81 individuals convicted of various offenses, including murder and membership in terrorist groups, in the kingdom's most significant mass execution in modern history. The fresh spate of executions comes nearly two years after Saudi Arabia pledged to limit such penalties. It followed the murder of US writer Jamal Khashoggi in Turkey in 2018, reportedly by a Saudi assassination squad acting on Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's orders.

In 2018, the Saudi government attempted to reduce the use of death punishment by limiting execution to individuals found guilty of murder or manslaughter.

FAQ:

1. What is the most severe issue in Saudi Arabia?
   Riyadh's challenges include dwindling Saudi Arabia's income due to falling oil prices, Islamic terrorism on its soil, military intervention in Yemen, and hostile relations with Iran.
2. Is it legal to drink alcohol in Saudi Arabia?
   The Saudi Arabia Kingdom has traditionally rigidly maintained Islamic regulations and imposed them on its people. The country is a conservative Islamic country home to the holiest city in Islam, Mecca. Consuming alcohol, brewing, importation, and sale are all outlawed in Saudi Arabia.
3. What is not permitted in Saudi Arabia?
   Weapons, alcohol, drugs, pork and pig products, pornographic materials, distillery equipment, retreaded or used tires, clothes, and some sculptures are prohibited under Saudi law.