WorldSaudi Arabia to execute man for attending protests and funerals at 15

Human rights groups say Youssef al-Manasif faces imminent execution for attending protests and funerals between the ages of 15 and 17. Arrested in 2017, he was convicted and sentenced to death. Reprieve says he was tortured, forced to sign a false confession and first met his lawyer five years after his arrest. The supreme court has reportedly upheld the sentence.

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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-10-16 05:00Original