Saudi Arabia: 2 citizens executed for joining terrorist groups, hiding weapons, ammunition

The death sentence was carried on Sunday, December 22, in Riyadh

Published: Sun 22 Dec 2024, 11:41 AM

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Two Saudis were executed for committing terrorist acts, the Kingdom's Ministry of Interior announced on Sunday.

The death sentence was carried on Sunday, December 22, in Riyadh.

The two citizens, Ahmed bin Saleh bin Abdullah Al-Kaabi and Aed bin Hael bin Hindi Al-Enezi, committed criminal acts involving betrayal of their country, joining terrorist entities, and supporting and financing terrorist acts.

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They also possessed and concealed live weapons and ammunition on a farm belonging to a member of the terrorist entity to "spread corruption, aggression, and disrupt societal security and stability", the authority said in a statement.

The duo were also found guilty of inciting others to join terrorist groups in conflict and combat zones and covered up several terrorist activities.

The two nationals were referred to the Public Prosecution and then charged with committing these crimes. A judgement was issued by the court, which affirmed the charges against them and sentenced them to death. The ruling became final after appeal and approval by the Supreme Court.

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