Death penalty in Saudi Arabia reaches record level

The practice of the death penalty in Saudi Arabia has reached record levels this year. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

According to official data, at least 347 people were sentenced to death in 2025. This figure surpasses the 345-person record of 2024, reaching the highest level in the country's history.

Among those sentenced are foreign nationals, journalists, and individuals who committed crimes while minors. Two-thirds of them were punished for drug-related offenses.

Additionally, five women were also sentenced to death. Many cases are considered to violate UN international standards.

There is no official explanation from the Saudi Arabian government on this matter. Experts and human rights organizations emphasize that torture and forced confessions are widespread in the country.

Furthermore, issues such as families not being informed before executions and bodies not being returned raise serious human rights concerns. International organizations are demanding restrictions on the death penalty, provision of legal assistance and consular services to all prisoners, as well as transparency regarding the execution process.

Although social and economic reforms are being implemented in the country, specialists note that the human rights situation remains a serious cause for concern.