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Saudi Arabia Executes Five Nationals for Terrorism Offences

Hindustan Times1h
THE BRIEF
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Saudi Arabia executed five of its nationals after courts convicted them of terrorism-related offences including joining a foreign terrorist group.

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The executed individuals were accused of launching attacks against security forces and providing support for attacks inside the kingdom.

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Separately, Bangladesh lodged formal inquiries after Saudi authorities executed two Bangladeshi nationals in Mecca without prior diplomatic notification.