Saudi Arabia executes man convicted of terror crimes

The Ministry of Interior said the death sentence was implemented in Uhud on Sunday

Published: Sun 30 Jun 2024, 7:46 PM

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Saudi Arabia has executed a man after he was convicted of terror crimes in the country.

In a statement on Sunday that was posted X, the country's Ministry of Interior said the death sentence was implemented in Uhud.

Muhammad bin Asaad bin Ahmed Al-Shakhouri, a Saudi national, was convicted of terror crimes that involved training in the use of weapons, manufacturing explosive materials, and covering up for terrorist elements wanted by security.

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He was also found initiating the establishment of a terrorist organisation with one of the terrorist elements and financing it to carry out terrorist acts aimed at killing common people.

Al-Shakhouri was referred to the Specialised Criminal Court that awarded death penalty to him. The ruling was upheld by the Specialized Criminal Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court, and a royal order was issued to enforce it.

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