Death penalty for ghīlah carried out against Yemeni in Eastern Province
Saudi Interior Ministry announces execution of Yemeni man convicted of murder by deception in the Eastern Province.
Saudi authorities have executed a Yemeni man convicted of murder by deception in the Eastern Province. The Interior Ministry announced that Abd Rabbuh Saleh Mohammed Al-Ghashami was put to death on Thursday, 7/3/1448 AH (August 20, 2026) in accordance with Islamic law. The crime took place when Al-Ghashami lured Abdullah Mohammed Nasser Al-Ghashami and stabbed him to death.
The Ministry of Interior stated that the death penalty, known as hadd punishment for ghīlah, was imposed due to the aggravated nature of the murder. They emphasized their commitment to maintaining security, upholding justice, and enforcing Islamic law against those who threaten others or violate their right to life and security.
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