Execution of 7 Saudis postponed
2013-03-05 18:10
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Riyadh - A Saudi security official says executions of
seven Saudis sentenced to death by crucifixion and firing squad have been
postponed for a week.
He said King Abdullah would review the sentences.
He met families of the seven on Sunday.
The official said on Tuesday that the ruler of the south-western
province of Asir, Prince Faisal bin Abdel Aziz, ordered the postponement.
The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he
was not authorised to speak to the media.
The seven were juveniles at the time they were arrested
for armed robbery, a capital offense in Saudi Arabia.
One told AP by telephone from prison that they were tortured
to force confessions and barred access to lawyers.
Human rights groups called on the Saudi government to
cancel the executions.
- AP
