Saudi Arabia: Fear of imminent execution: Safun Muhammed Ali Ahmed al-Zahifi (m) \n\n

Saudi Arabia: Fear of imminent execution: Safun Muhammed Ali Ahmed al-Zahifi (m) \n\n

Index Number: MDE 23/007/2006
Date Published: 22 December 2006
Categories: Middle East And North Africa, Middle East And North Africa, Saudi Arabia

Safun Muhammed Ali Ahmed al-Zahifi is at risk of imminent execution. The death sentence against him is said to have been referred to the King for ratification or pardon, which is the final appeal stage of the judicial system. The King may grant clemency, but if he chooses to ratify the sentence, Safun Muhammed Ali Ahmed al-Zahifi could be executed at any time.