Saudi Arabia executing foreigners, drug offenders at record pace: Amnesty

Saudi Arabia executing foreigners, drug offenders at record pace: Amnesty

Executions in Saudi Arabia surged last year to a record high, Amnesty International said Monday, as activists increasingly warn about the kingdom's use of the death penalty in non-violent drug cases.Saudi Arabia executed 345 people last year, the highest number

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