Saudi Arabia has executed more than 100 foreigners in 2024, which is almost triple the number for 2023 and 2022 where there were 34 executions every year. Among these are 21 executions from Pakistan,

Saudi Arabia has long faced criticism for its use of the death penalty, which human rights organisations have condemned as disproportionate and out of step with the country’s efforts to soften its strict image and attract international tourists and investors.

This year's executions include 21 from Pakistan, 20 from Yemen, and 14 from Syria, while three each from Sudan, India and Afghanistan, and one each from Sri Lanka, Eritrea and the Philippines