Three Saudi citizens convicted of terrorism were executed

The Saudi Ministry of Interior issued an official statement announcing the execution of three Saudi citizens, after they were found guilty of committing serious terrorist crimes that threatened national security and social stability. The charges against the convicts included joining terrorist organizations outside the Kingdom, attempting to manufacture explosives, possessing weapons and live ammunition, as well as their involvement in financing terrorist operations and harboring and concealing wanted individuals.

Details of the crimes and the court ruling

The Ministry explained that security and judicial investigations proved the perpetrators' involvement in a series of acts aimed at destabilizing security. They provided logistical and financial support to terrorist elements and worked to manufacture explosive materials with the intent to harm property and lives. After being referred to the competent court, legal rulings were issued against them confirming the charges. They were sentenced to death by way of discretionary punishment due to the seriousness of their actions and the heinousness of their crimes. The sentence was upheld by the relevant authority, and a royal decree was issued to carry out the legally mandated punishment.

General context and the Kingdom's efforts in combating terrorism

This measure comes within the framework of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ongoing and relentless efforts in its war against terrorism and extremism. The Kingdom has a long history of confronting terrorist groups, having developed a robust security and judicial system derived from the principles of Islamic Sharia, which prohibit the killing of innocent people and the spreading of corruption on earth. These principles underscore the state’s policy of “zero tolerance” towards anyone who attempts to harm the security of the nation or its citizens and residents.

The importance of the event and its security and societal impact

The implementation of these rulings carries significant implications and dimensions on several levels:

• Domestically, this measure enhances the state's authority and reinforces the concept of swift justice, sending a reassuring message to society that security forces are vigilant and capable of thwarting criminal plots in their infancy. It also serves as a strong deterrent to anyone tempted to engage in suspicious activities or collaborate with hostile foreign entities.
• At the regional and international levels, the Kingdom affirms through these measures its full commitment to international conventions related to combating terrorism and cutting off its funding sources. Saudi Arabia is a strategic partner in international coalitions against terrorism, and its firm domestic stance contributes to strengthening regional stability and preventing the region from becoming a hub for exporting extremism.

The Ministry of Interior concluded its statement by emphasizing the keenness of the government of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to maintain security and achieve justice, while warning anyone who dares to commit such terrorist acts that the legal punishment will be their fate.