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Saudi Arabia urged to spare man sentenced over Facebook post
Original: Saudi Arabia urged to spare man sentenced to death over Facebook post https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq14d438vx24o?
Rights groups and campaigners are calling on Saudi Arabia to spare a man sentenced to death over posts he shared on Facebook. The case highlights ongoing concerns about the kingdom's use of capital punishment for social media activity and freedom of expression, with appeals mounting for authorities to commute the sentence.
Why now: A death sentence for social media posts has reignited international concern about free speech and human rights in Saudi Arabia.
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- Saudi Arabia urged to spare man sentenced to death over Facebook post https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq14d438vx24o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss # WorldNews # HumanRights # SocialMedia · bbc_news@robot.villas · 3
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