Saudi Arabia: Families fear imminent execution of loved ones amid surge in drug-related executions

Executions for drug-related offenses surge in Saudi Arabia since January 2025

Amnesty International expressed deep concern over a dramatic increase in executions for drug-related offenses in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, highlighting the fear and uncertainty faced by dozens of men currently on death row. The organization reported that Saudi authorities have executed at least 31 individuals since January 2025, which is almost double the executions in 2024. The report indicated that some individuals have been convicted based on…

Amnesty International criticizes Saudi Arabia for an “alarming increase” in the use of the death penalty.

The human rights organization sees an "alarming increase" in the execution of the death penalty. In 52 cases, people were executed for drug offences

In Saudi Arabia, much more people have been executed this year than in the previous year. Amnesty International is now sounding the alarm.

According to the NGO, at least 88 people have been executed since January, 52 of them for drug trafficking.

Saudi Arabia: Families fear imminent execution of loved ones amid surge in drug-related executions

Dozens of men on death row in Saudi Arabia for drug -related crimes are terrified for their lives amid a dramatic surge in executions for drug offences in the country over recent months, Amnesty International said today, based on information from family members of detainees on death row.Between January and April 2025, the Saudi Arabian authorities executed at least 88 people including 52 for drug-related crimes. This is a dramatic increase from …