Drug convicts in Saudi Arabia face cruel torture while awaiting execution, with reports of beatings, electric shocks, and denial of medical treatment. Among those awaiting death are 13 individuals, including two women, convicted of drug-related offenses. Human rights organizations condemn Saudi Arabia’s use of torture and demand an end to these inhumane practices.
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Netanyahu Moves to Fire Israel’s Domestic Intelligence Chief
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to oust the director of the Shin Bet, Israel's domestic intelligence agency, has raised concerns about the agency's independence. Netanyahu's effort to fire Ronen Bar, the agency's head, comes amid tensions with Israel's security establishment and Shin Bet investigations into allegations against Netanyahu aides. The move has sparked debate over political interference in security matters and potential implications for Israeli democracy. Full Article
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