Under the old regime, jokes about elections, the dollar or even mentioning the president's name could mean arrest or worse
world2 days ago
Three Saudi nationals were sentenced to death on Thursday, November 7, after committing multiple acts of terror, according to the country's Ministry of Interior.
The authority said in a statement that the three citizens committed terrorist crimes, including pledging allegiance to a terrorist entity outside the Kingdom, carrying out the organisation’s orders, participating in forming a terrorist entity inside the Kingdom, possessing weapons and explosive materials, training in their manufacture and use, and preparing to carry out terrorist operations using these materials to target security headquarters and kill security personnel.
The citizens, namely Saad bin Bashir Al Ruwaili, Saad bin Musnad Al Ruwaili, and Nayel bin Dhabil Al Ruwaili, were arrested.
Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.
Following the investigation, the three were accused of committing the crimes and were referred to the Public Prosecution.
They were charged with committing these acts and a ruling was issued, proving the citizens' guilt, by the Specialised Criminal Court, and they were sentenced to death.
ALSO READ:
Under the old regime, jokes about elections, the dollar or even mentioning the president's name could mean arrest or worse
world2 days ago
Last minute delay comes amid heightened political crisis; Han accused by opposition of acting against the will of people
world2 days ago
France has been mired in political deadlock since Macron gambled on snap elections this summer in the hopes of bolstering his authority
world2 days ago
Ankara is in close touch with Syria's new leaders and focussing on the voluntary return of Syrian refugees
world2 days ago
Rail, Tram and Bus Union state secretary Toby Warnes told local media it had never been the union's plan to cause major disruptions on New Year's Eve
world2 days ago
The 50,000-year-old female mammoth has been nicknamed 'Yana' after the river in whose basin it was discovered this summer
world3 days ago
The aid group raises an alarm over the worsening humanitarian situation in the besieged Palestinian territory
world3 days ago
Jordanian foreign minister says HTS leader Al Sharaa realises threat of Daesh; Qatar's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs also arrives in Damascus
world3 days ago