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UN rights chief condemns Saudi 'mass execution'

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The beheadings exceeded the total of 67 executions that reportedly took place in the country during the whole of last year. U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet urged the authorities to “bring the country’s counterterrorism laws fully into line with international standards”

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UN rights chief condemns Saudi 'mass execution'

The UN human rights chief has condemned Saudi Arabia's execution of a record 81 people in a single day, and urged the kingdom to stop using the death penalty.

2 years ago·Ireland

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Eyewitness News

UN rights chief condemns Saudi 'mass execution'

The UN human rights chief has condemned Saudi Arabia's execution of a record 81 people in a single day, and urged the kingdom to stop using the death penalty.

2 years ago·South Africa

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The Times of Israel

UN human rights chief condemns Saudi Arabia’s mass execution of 81 on a single day

Bachelet says executions may be related to the ongoing conflict against Iran-backed Houthis and to attempts to silence 'freedom of expression and peaceful assembly'

2 years ago·Jerusalem, Israel

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PressTV

UN rights chief slams mass execution of 81 people in Saudi Arabia amid US silence

The UN human rights chief has decried the recent mass execution of 81 people in a single day in Saudi Arabia.

2 years ago·Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of

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UN Rights Chief Condemns Saudi 'Mass Execution'

The UN human rights chief on Monday condemned Saudi Arabia's execution of a record 81 people in a single day, and urged the kingdom to stop using the death penalty.

2 years ago·New York, United States

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The New Arab

UN human rights chief condemns Saudi 'mass execution'

Saudi Arabia said Saturday it had executed a record 81 people in one day for terrorism-related offences, exceeding the total number killed in the whole of 2021 and sparking criticism from rights activists.

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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