Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

Awamiya riot instigator sentenced to death


(MENAFN- Arab News) The instigator of a riot that broke out in Awamiya Qatif two years ago has been sentenced to death by a court in Riyadh.

The defendant who was formally charged with instigating riots fueling sectarianism inciting dissidence and creating unrest with the help of terrorists on a list of 23 wanted suspects had refused to show up at court hearings at first but was eventually forced to attend to defend himself.

The group had tried to lure others to join and protect wanted terrorists especially after several suspects had been arrested and confessed to their crimes.

The defendant had rammed his car into the back of a security patrol car as officers attempted to arrest a wanted suspect during the riot and then fled the scene.









Arab News

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