Saudi Arabia has executed 47 people in just one day including a prominent Shi’ite Muslim cleric it accused of terrorism.
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A prominent cleric with close links to Iran’s ruling establishment denounced the execution on Saturday of a Saudi Shi’ite cleric and predicted the repercussions would bring down the Saudi ruling family.
“The execution of Sheikh Nimr was an execution of reason, moderation and dialogue”, the council’s Vice President Sheikh Abdel Amir Qabalan said in a statement.
The state-run Saudi Press Agency and state television announced the executions Saturday, citing the Interior Ministry.
Those executed include an Egyptian and a Chadian. Saudi state television also reported the executions.
Saudi Arabia has been badly affected by terrorists and attacks, especially those who have been forming secret cells as part of the Islamic State (IS) militant group.
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At least 157 people were put to death previous year, a big increase from the 90 people killed in 2014.
