Saudi Arabia announces execution of seven people for crimes linked to 'terrorism' This brings to 29 the number of executions in the country since the start of the year, including 11 in similar cases. In March 2022, the execution of 81 people in a single day sparked international outcry.
However, the Saudi authorities consider the executions, generally by beheading, “compatible with Sharia (Islamic law)” and necessary to “maintain public order” In 2023, 170 people were executed there, compared to 147 the previous year.