Executions skyrocket as Saudi Arabia ends drug crime moratorium
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Nov 16, 2025, 22:08 IST | Updated: Nov 16, 2025, 22:08 IST
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Saudi Arabia’s execution rate has surged dramatically, with 264 foreign nationals killed for non-violent drug offences since 2024. Human rights groups say the crackdown is unprecedented, sparking global outrage and urgent calls for international intervention. Here’s what the new data reveals and why executions are rising again.
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