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Ultra-conservative Saudi Arabia has one of the world's highest rates of execution with more than 2,000 people executed between 1985 and 2016 (AFP/File Photo)

October 3rd, 2017 - 12:13 GMT

Saudi's Execution Count for 2017 Hits 100

The man was sentenced to death for murdering another Saudi man and an appeals court upheld the ruling.

Abdullah al-Zaher was arrested in March 2012 after attending protests. (AFP/File)

December 21st, 2015 - 05:55 GMT

Saudi set to execute teen for attending a rally four years ago

Despite international outcry, human rights experts worry that Ali al-Nimr will be put to death even though he was 17 at the time of his arrest. (AFP/File)

November 29th, 2015 - 06:00 GMT

Will al-Nimr be among the over 50 prisoners to be executed in Saudi Arabia? Three things to know

Ali al-Nimr was 17 when handed a death sentence for protesting against the Saudi government. (AFP/File)

November 27th, 2015 - 02:00 GMT

Saudi to execute at least 50 people: Amnesty

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November 27th, 2015 - 08:00 GMT

Austria criticizes Saudi human rights record

Saudi Arabia's repressive policies toward dissent has drawn great criticism from international human rights organizations and governments. (AFP/File)

November 11th, 2015 - 10:21 GMT

What ever happened to the Saudi Spring?

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October 11th, 2015 - 06:08 GMT

Egypt, France sign warships deal