After long hiatus, court resumes trial of minors, and the prosecution insists the death penalty

On 29 October 2020, the Specialized Criminal Court in Riyadh held a new hearing in the trial of eight

UN Secretary-General’s annual report: Saudi Arabia continues illegal executions and violates its commitments

On World Day Against the Death Penalty: The king’s sword is at the throats of children and those seeking reform

As countries across the globe observe the World Day Against the Death Penalty on 10 October 2020,

France calls on Saudi Arabia to permanently end use of the death penalty

States Express “Deep Concern” as Saudi Arabia bids to rejoin UN Human Rights Council

29 States call on Saudi Arabia at the HRC to release women political detainees

On behalf of 29 countries, Denmark raised fears regarding the status of human rights

High Commissioner calls for immediate release of Saudi women detainees

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet,

After announcing review of death sentences against three minors, Public Prosecution continues to seek execution of others, including three in one case

UN rapporteurs question Saudi Arabia’s vague decision to end the execution of minors

Debate over abolishing the discretionary death penalty in Saudi Arabia: Official disregard for individual lives and attempt to mislead

In anticipation of how the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will handle the death penalty