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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Arpan Rai

Saudi Arabia executes 17 people in 12 days

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Saudi Arabia has executed 17 people accused of drug and contraband offences in the last 12 days, a top UN official said on Tuesday – confirming a record high for total capital punishments in a year by the kingdom.

The latest executions, carried out since 10 November, are “deeply regrettable”, UN human rights office spokesperson Elizabeth Throssell said at a press briefing in Geneva.

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