'Will not tolerate terrorism': Saudi Arabia executes five citizens

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia executed five citizens convicted of terrorism-related crimes. The Saudi Ministry of Interior stated that the individuals were found guilty of offences including membership in a foreign terrorist organisation and carrying out attacks against security forces and security facilities using firearms and explosives.

According to reports, the accused were found in possession of lethal weapons and ammunition, and they purportedly provided financial assistance to facilitate terrorist activities within the country. The information regarding the execution of the sentence was released through the ministry's official X account.

The ministry stated that the sentence was carried out based on a death penalty verdict issued by the Saudi Supreme Court. The ministry further emphasised that no form of terrorist activity will be tolerated within the country.