Tag Archives: Saudi executions
Saudis Dump Iran, Patriot Games
Monday, January 4, 2016
Middle East Mess: Saudi Arabia abruptly severed diplomatic ties with Iran yesterday after Iranian protesters attacked the Saudi embassy over the execution of an outspoken Shiite cleric in Saudi Arabia. Iran’s diplomatic staff was given 48 hours to get out …
Shiites Enraged, Delivering the Paper
Sunday, January 3, 2016
The Middle East Mess: Iranian protesters massed in the streets of Tehran yesterday and set fire to a portion of the Saudi Arabian embassy in protest over the execution of a Saudi Shiite cleric who had criticized government treatment of Shiites. …
Saudi Executes Dozens, Rose Bowl Runaway
Saturday, January 2, 2016
By the Sword: Saudi Arabia yesterday carried out its biggest mass execution in decades, putting to death 47 al Qaeda militants and critics of the government. One of those executed was Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr, an outspoken campaigner for Shiite rights, …