Saudi Arabia executed three citizens for committing acts of treason against the Kingdom, the Ministry of Interior announced Sunday in a statement.
According to the ministry, the three nationals were accused of “providing support to terrorist entities, communicating with them, adopting a terrorist approach that permits the shedding of blood, money, and honor, and inciting people to carry out terrorist acts with the aim of undermining the security and stability of society.
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Source: Alarabiya News
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