9 minutes agoDeath penalty for assault on Spanish artists in Saudi Arabia
Periskopi(6 years ago)
(6 years ago)A national from Yemen has been sentenced to death for attacking a Spanish theatre troupe during a November show in Riyadh, Saudi state television reported today. His associate was sentenced to 12 years and 6 months in prison, according to Al-Ekbar television. Four members of the theatre troupe were injured in the December 11th attack, [...]
His associate was sentenced to 12 years and 6 months in prison, according to Al-Ekbar television. Four members of the theatre troupe were injured in the December 11th attack, according to official Madrid, broadcast Kosovo Preress.
Two convicts have the opportunity to appeal. Television alleged violator had received orders from al-Qaeda terrorist organisation
A criminal court has sentenced the perpetrators of a terrorist attack in Riyadh to death,” said state television.
The United States considers Al-Qaeda on the Arabian Peninsula (AQPA) the most dangerous branch of this radical group. The November 11th attack is the first attack on artists since the ultra-conservative kingdom opened the door for foreign artists.
Saudi police have identified the attacker as a 33-year-old refugee from Yemen.
Victims of the attack, two men and one woman, suffered superficial injuries, Saudi media report after the attack.
