Saudi Arabia: 5 Citizens Executed After Being Convicted of Terrorism Crimes
- 2026-10-17
- 16:33:23
Riyadh – The Saudi Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday the execution of 5 citizens in the Eastern Province after they were convicted of terrorism-related crimes. The executions were carried out in accordance with court rulings that sentenced them to death.
In a statement, the Ministry said that Muhammad bin Munir bin Muhammad al-Zahir, Ali bin Abdul Rab al-Hussein al-Sheikh, Hassan bin Zaki bin Muhammad al-Faraj, Reda bin Muhammad bin Ali Abu Abdullah, and Ali bin Hassan bin Ahmed Rabah committed terrorist crimes, including joining a foreign terrorist organization, repeatedly shooting at security personnel and vehicles with the intent to kill, possessing weapons and live ammunition, and providing support for financing and carrying out terrorist operations within the Kingdom.
According to the Ministry, the investigation led to their indictment for these crimes. After being referred to the competent court, a ruling was issued confirming the charges against them and sentencing them to death.
The Saudi Ministry of Interior warned anyone contemplating such actions that they will face the full force of the law.