Saudi Arabia carries out the death sentence as retaliation against an Ethiopian who killed a Yemeni in Asir

The Saudi Ministry of Interior announced, on Thursday, the execution of the death sentence (retaliatory murder) against an Ethiopian who killed a Yemeni in the Asir region.

This came in a statement by the Saudi Interior Ministry, which stated: “Hussein Siraj Ali - an Ethiopian national - killed Muhammad Saleh Muhammad Al-Omari - a Yemeni national - by stabbing him with a sharp object and striking him several times with a hard object, which led to his death.”

She continued: “Thanks to God, the security authorities were able to arrest the aforementioned perpetrator and his investigation resulted in him being accused of committing the crime, and by referring him to the competent court, a ruling was issued against him establishing what was attributed to him and killing him in retaliation. The ruling became final after he appealed and was then upheld by the Supreme Court, and a royal order was issued to enforce what was decided by Sharia.”

She added: “The Ministry of the Interior announces this to confirm to everyone the keenness of the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to establish security, achieve justice, and implement the provisions of Islamic Sharia in all those who assault the innocent, shed their blood, and violate their right to life. At the same time, it warns everyone who tempts himself to do such a thing, that legitimate punishment will be his fate... and God guides to the right path.”