Were they beheaded? Bangladesh seeks answers from Saudi over execution of 'couple'
Bangladesh has formally requested information from Saudi Arabia regarding the execution of two of its citizens convicted of an 'indecent act' in a Makkah mosque. The government is seeking clarity on the legal process, the method of execution, and whether the individuals had access to legal representation.
Why it matters
It raises concerns regarding international human rights, consular access, and the transparency of judicial proceedings in foreign jurisdictions.
Bangladesh has sought detailed information from Saudi Arabia about the execution of two of its citizens in the Makkah region, including the charges against them, court verdicts, method of execution and whether they had legal representation during their trials, according to a media report.The Bangladesh Consulate General in Jeddah sent a diplomatic letter to the Saudi ministry of foreign affairs' branch in Makkah on October 19, seeking answers to six questions, Bangladeshi newspaper Prothom Alo reported on Sunday.Bangladesh's consul general in Jeddah also raised the matter with a senior Saudi foreign ministry official during a meeting on the same day, the report said.The two Bangladeshi nationals, a man and a woman, were executed on October 14 after being convicted of committing an “indecent act” inside a mosque in Makkah.Dhaka seeks details of charges, trials and executionsIn its diplomatic communication, Bangladesh sought details of the offences for which the two citizens…
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