Ethiopian executed in Asir for murder of Yemeni national
Saudi authorities execute Ethiopian resident in Asir after conviction for murdering a Yemeni man, following a final court ruling and royal order.
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AIThe Ministry of Interior has issued a statement regarding the execution of a convicted individual in the Asir region.
According to the statement, Hussein Siraj Ali, an Ethiopian national, killed Mohammed Saleh Mohammed Al-Amri, a Yemeni national, by stabbing him with a sharp object and striking him multiple times with a hard tool, resulting in his death.
Security authorities apprehended the perpetrator, and following an investigation, he was charged with committing the crime. After being referred to the competent court, he was found guilty and sentenced to death in retribution. The verdict was upheld on appeal and confirmed by the Supreme Court, and a royal order was issued to carry out the sentence in accordance with Islamic law.
The statement added that the execution of Hussein Siraj Ali, an Ethiopian national, was carried out on Wednesday, 19 Rabi Al-Thani 1448 AH, corresponding to September 30, 2026, in the Asir region.
The Ministry of Interior affirmed that this announcement underscores the Saudi government's commitment to maintaining security, upholding justice, and enforcing Islamic law against anyone who threatens public safety, sheds blood, or violates the right to life. The ministry also warned that anyone considering such actions will face legal consequences.