The use of the death penalty in Saudi Arabia has increased greatly in recent years, raising serious human rights concerns. Since King Salman bin Abdulaziz came to power, along with Mohammed bin Salman, executions have passed 2,000. This rise goes against promises to reduce such punishments and improve human rights. Many executed people were not convicted of serious crimes like murder, but of non-violent offences, including drug-related cases. There are also reports that some individuals were executed for actions linked to freedom of expression. Even more worrying, some were minors at the time of their alleged crimes, despite laws meant to protect children. Foreign workers and vulnerable groups are also affected unfairly, often without proper legal support. These practices have been criticized by international organizations as violations of basic human rights. The growing number of executions shows a gap between official promises and reality, raising concerns about justice and fairness in the country.

Pray for lawmakers to annul the practice of death sentences in Saudi Arabia. Pray for all the people living in the nation to have access to the right to live and other rights and freedoms (The Holy Bible, Proverbs 29:4).

Pray for the international community’s advocacy to abolish the practice of execution in Saudi Arabia. Pray for the individuals on death row, especially those imprisoned for non-violent offenses, to have hope and a future (The Holy Bible, Job 5:16).

Pray for a just legal system in Saudi Arabia. Pray for fair, transparent, and unbiased trials in all cases. Pray for justice to prevail in the nation (The Holy Bible, Deuteronomy 27:19).

News Source: World Coalition Against The Death Penalty

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