Saudi Arabia announces the execution of 5 Ethiopians as a “punishment” in one drug-related case

The Saudi Ministry of Interior announced, on Tuesday, the execution of a death sentence (death penalty) against 5 people of Ethiopian nationality, in the Asir region. This came in a statement by the Saudi Ministry of Interior, in which it said: “Allam Isfahani Haqoos Naqousa, Kebarm Kalfa Arqawi Lamah, Lakhila Hilo the grave of Maryam Dasta, Meles the grave of Madian Qabru Wulu, and Keram Tesfaye Qada Meles (Ethiopian nationals) all submitted to participate in the smuggling of narcotic hashish into the Kingdom, and thanks to God, the security authorities were able to arrest the aforementioned perpetrators, and the investigation with them resulted in them being accused of committing the crime, and referring them to the The competent court issued a ruling against them confirming what was attributed to them and killing them as a punishment, and the ruling became final after it was appealed and then upheld by the Supreme Court, and a royal order was issued to enforce what was decided according to Sharia law.”

She continued: “The death sentence was carried out as a punishment against the perpetrators on Tuesday 8/1/1448 AH corresponding to 6/23/2026 AD in the Asir region.” She added: “The Ministry of Interior announces this to confirm to everyone the keenness of the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to protect the security of citizens and residents from the scourge of drugs, and to impose the harshest penalties prescribed by law against their smugglers and dealers, due to the loss of innocent lives they cause, serious corruption among young people, the individual and society, and a violation of their rights. At the same time, it warns everyone who does so that legitimate punishment will be their fate.