Saudi Arabia executes 340 people

[kit_hung]

Saudi Arabia has set a new record for the number of people executed by death penalty this year, AFP reports say, with 340 people already executed after authorities announced three deaths today, the second consecutive year they have broken their record since human rights groups began counting in the 1990s. Last year, they had executed 338 people, now they have taken a step up. This story has come as a shock to many because it shows how the kingdom maintains a strict policy of punishment and still continues to increase the number every year. Many people question this vibe and the future of human rights there.




source: timesofisrael

 

[gwolf666]

The surge in executions in Saudi Arabia reflects a hardline policy that is generating international human rights concerns. The record-breaking 340 executions in a single year indicates a trend toward harsher punishments and a potential curtailment of fundamental freedoms. Many question whether these practices are compatible with international human rights standards and whether they represent an effective form of justice. The persistence of these figures also raises questions about the future of civil rights in the country and the possibility of reform. The global community continues to urge Saudi Arabia to reconsider its punitive methods, promoting a system that respects the dignity and rights of all people, rather than maintaining policies that can be seen as repressive and disproportionate. The protection of human rights must be a priority for achieving fair and equitable development.

 

[wisdom01]

Shocking! Saudi Arabia breaks own record again, executing 340 people in 2025, mostly for drug-related offenses, surpassing 2024's record of 338 executions.