Conflict & Security
Saudi Arabia executes five citizens convicted of terrorism crimes
October 17, 2026 at 12:56 PM
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AJAl Jazeera Arabic
تنفيذ حكم القتل تعزيرا بحق خمسة سعوديين أدينوا بالإرهاب
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SNSky News Arabia
السعودية.. إعدام 5 مواطنين بعد إدانتهم بجرائم إرهابية
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الداخلية السعودية: تنفيذ حكم القتل بحق 5 مواطنين لإدانتهم بجرائم إرهابية
(opens the publisher’s site)Saudi Arabia's Interior Ministry announced Saturday the execution of five citizens convicted of terrorism crimes in the Eastern Province.
- The Interior Ministry announced the execution of the five Saudi citizens under court rulings carrying the ta'zir penalty.
- The Ministry said the five had joined a foreign terrorist organization, fired at security personnel and vehicles with intent to kill, and possessed weapons and ammunition.
- The Ministry said the verdicts were affirmed by the Supreme Court after appeal, making them final.
- The Interior Ministry warned anyone contemplating similar crimes that Sharia punishment would be their fate.
- The Ministry said the five also attacked security facilities, possessed explosives, and financed terrorist operations.
- A royal order authorized enforcement of the sentences on October 17.