Saudi Arabia Executes 81 Convicts in One Day in Its Largest Mass Execution Drive

Dubai: Saudi Arabia on Saturday executed 81 people, convicted of a variety of crimes including killings and belonging to militant groups, in the largest mass execution conducted by the kingdom in its modern history, reported news agency AP. The total number of those put to death surpassed that of the January 1980 mass execution of those convicted of the seizure of the Grand Mosque in Mecca, which saw 63 people beheaded.Also Read - 4 International Travel Destinations Offering Best Value for Money

The state-run Saudi Press Agency announced Saturday’s executions, saying they included those convicted of various crimes, including the murdering of innocent men, women and children. The kingdom also said some of those executed were members of al-Qaida, the Islamic State group and backers of Yemen’s Houthi rebels. Also Read - Russia Ukraine News: BRICS Bank-NDB-Puts Transactions With Russia On Hold

The accused were provided with the right to an attorney and were guaranteed their full rights under Saudi law during the judicial process, which found them guilty of committing multiple heinous crimes that left a large number of civilians and law enforcement officers dead, the Saudi Press Agency said. The kingdom will continue to take a strict and unwavering stance against terrorism and extremist ideologies that threaten the stability of the entire world, the report added. Also Read - 5 Affordable And Pocket-Friendly International Travel Destinations For Indians in 2022 - Get, Set, Go Now!