Saudi Arabia executes 5 citizens for attacks on security forces and terrorism

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday the execution of five citizens convicted of terrorist crimes.

According to the ministry's statement, the five were found guilty of joining an external terrorist organization, opening fire on security personnel, security facilities and security vehicles using weapons and bombs, possessing weapons and live ammunition, and providing support for financing and carrying out terrorist operations inside the Kingdom.

The executions were carried out under a discretionary death sentence (ta'zir) issued by the competent court.