Saudi man sentenced to death over terror crimes, treason

Saudi Arabia has issued a statement informing its citizens and residents of a death sentence being carried out against a Saudi national.

Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Qunai’an, a Saudi national, was accused of "committing criminal acts that involved betraying his country, sympathizing with those detained in terrorist cases, and praising the leader of... Al-Qaeda terrorist organisation."

In a statement, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior also mentioned that the accused was being sentenced for his support for terrorist ideology and terrorist acts.

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The accused was referred to the court, which issued a verdict confirming his guilt and sentencing him to death as a discretionary punishment. The ruling was upheld by the Specialised Criminal Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court, and a royal order was then issued to enforce the verdict.

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