2 Arab men executed for kidnapping, raping minors

Riyadh - The appeals court upheld the death sentence.

Saudi Arabia has executed two men for kidnapping and sexually assaulting minors in Riyadh.
According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Interior on Thursday, two Arab men were executed after being found guilty of kidnapping, assaulting and raping a number minors in Riyadh.
The convicts, Fahad Al Kathery (Saudi National) and Mohammed Al Aqeel (Yemeni national) used to monitor their young victims at different times, before kidnapping them. The duo used to the kids before raping them.
The authorities arrested them, and the criminal court sentenced them to death.
The appeal court upheld the decision.
Authorities carried out the execution on Thursday morning in Riyadh, Spa reported.

• Saudi Arabia