Saudi Arabia executes prominent businessman over participation in 2011 Qatif protests

Saudi Arabia executes prominent businessman over participation in 2011 Qatif protests Submitted by Alex MacDonald on Wed, 04/01/2026 - 12:32 Rights group condemns death of Saudi campaigner who was allegedly tortured into a confession Saud al-Faraj, 42, protested in the 2011 anti-government uprisings in Qatif motivated to 'end injustices', says a rights group representing him (ESOHR) Off Businessman Saud al-Faraj has been executed in Saudi Arabia over his participation in anti-government protests in 2011. Faraj, 42