Saudi executes man for murders, kidnapping, joining foreign terrorist group

A Saudi citizen was executed upon royal order for committing terrorist crimes, the Kingdom's Ministry of Interior announced on Monday, October 27.

Jamal bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Mubarak was caught committing crimes that included shooting at security officers and security vehicles, participating in kidnapping and murders and harboring those who carried them out.

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Additionally, he was also found possessing, transporting, and smuggling weapons and explosives for terrorist purposes, and joining a foreign terrorist organisation that seeks to harm the security and safety of the Kingdom.

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After arresting him, authorities began an investigation, leading to formally charging him with those crimes. Upon referral to the competent court, a ruling was issued, sentencing him to death.

The ruling became final after being upheld by the competent authority, and a royal order was issued to carry it out. The death sentence was implemented on Monday, October 27, in the Eastern Province.

• Saudi Arabia

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