Amnesty International reported that the Saudi public prosecutor has sought the death penalty for Murtaja Qureiris for offences and participating in protests when he was ten years old. This prompted a global outcry in support of the teenager. Riyadh has come under mounting international scrutiny over its human rights record since a journalist’s murder and the detention of women's rights activists who are still on trial. In April, 37 men were beheaded for ‘terrorism’ crimes. The UN said most of them may not have had fair trials, and at least three were minors when sentenced. We can give thanks for the increasing pressure that is being put on the Saudi government by Amnesty, the UN, and the wider international community to release imprisoned human rights activists. Ask God to use this pressure also to bring freedom to Christians who are in prison for their faith.
Saudi Arabia: youth faces execution for actions when aged 10
Written by David Fletcher 21 Jun 2019Additional Info
- Pray: for God to encourage the Saudi crown prince to bring righteous changes to government policies. (Daniel 2:21)
- More: www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/06/saudis-shia-teenager-executed-report-190616064642069.html
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