Saudi Arabia 'crucifies' Myanmar man convicted of murder
Despite being one of the world's top executioners, putting bodies on display is still rare in the kingdom
The state-run Saudi press agency reported on the execution saying it was carried out in the Muslim holy city of Mecca. PHOTO: REUTERS
Saudi Arabia on Wednesday executed and then reportedly 'crucified' a murder convict belonging to Myanmar .
The state-run Saudi press agency reported on the execution, saying it was carried out in Makkah.
It said Elias Abulkalaam Jamaleddeen entered a Myanmar woman’s home firing a gun and then stabbed her to death. He was convicted of robbing her home and another home, attempted rape, and stealing firearms and ammunition.
Four Pakistanis beheaded in Saudi Arabia for rape, murder
The report said his conviction was upheld by the courts and his execution was endorsed by King Salman.
Saudi Arabia is one of the world’s top executioners, though crucifixions — in which the condemned is usually beheaded and then the body put on display — are rare.
The article originally appeared in The Washington Post
The state-run Saudi press agency reported on the execution, saying it was carried out in Makkah.
It said Elias Abulkalaam Jamaleddeen entered a Myanmar woman’s home firing a gun and then stabbed her to death. He was convicted of robbing her home and another home, attempted rape, and stealing firearms and ammunition.
Four Pakistanis beheaded in Saudi Arabia for rape, murder
The report said his conviction was upheld by the courts and his execution was endorsed by King Salman.
Saudi Arabia is one of the world’s top executioners, though crucifixions — in which the condemned is usually beheaded and then the body put on display — are rare.
The article originally appeared in The Washington Post