Saudi Arabia: Resumption of executions for drug offences ‘deeply regrettable’, UN rights office says
- Dettagli
- Categoria: Death Penalty News
- Pubblicato: 23 Novembre 2022
Saudi Arabia must adopt a moratorium on executions for drug-related offenses, the UN human rights office, OHCHR, said on Tuesday, responding to the recent resumption of capital punishment for these crimes. Spokesperson Liz Throssell said executions have been taking place almost daily over the past two weeks, following the end of a 21-month official moratorium. “The resumption of executions for