Saudi executions near 100 in 2026, Amnesty calls for halt

Saudi executions near 100 in 2026, Amnesty calls for halt

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has carried out nearly 100 executions so far this year, Amnesty International said, urging the Kingdom to immediately halt executions as a first step towards abolishing the death penalty. The rights organisation said Saudi authorities executed 96 people between January 1 and June 22, including 61 for drug-related offences. Among them were 39 foreign nationals and 22 Saudi citizens. Amnesty raises concerns Dana Ahmed, Middle …