Saudi Arabia executes five nationals on terrorism charges, death toll hits 188

In its statement, the Ministry of Interior cited Quranic verses condemning corruption and violence. It said the men had been convicted of crimes involving attacks on security personnel, the use of weapons and the provision of support and safe houses to finance and carry out terrorist operations in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia executed five of its nationals on terrorism charges in the Eastern Province on Saturday, October 17, after their convictions were upheld and royal orders were issued for the sentences to be carried out, the kingdom's Ministry of Interior said. The executions bring the total number of people put to death in Saudi Arabia this year to 188, according to an AFP tally based on official statements.The five men were convicted of joining a foreign terrorist organisation, opening fire on security forces and providing support for terrorist operations inside the kingdom.In its statement, the Ministry of Interior cited Quranic verses condemning corruption and violence. It said the men had been convicted of crimes involving attacks on security personnel, the use of weapons and the provision of support and safe houses to finance and carry out terrorist operations in Saudi Arab...