Saudi Arabia executes 37 citizens for ‘terrorism’
24 April 2019 |
5:13 am
Saudi Arabia said 37 nationals charged with terrorism have had their death penalties carried out. The executions came two days after an attack on a police station in central Riyadh province.
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