Saudi executes three Lankans

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Saudi Arabia today executed three Sri Lankans found guilty of robbing and killing a citizen, the Saudi Arabian interior ministry said and added that in a separate case Saudi Arabia had also executed an Egyptian convicted of murder.

The three Sri Lankans were convicted of breaking into the Saudi man's home, striking him on the head and suffocating him before stealing his money, the ministry said in a statement posted on the official SPA news agency website.

It said they were beheaded in the Red Sea city of Jeddah.

In a separate statement, the ministry said that authorities in Eastern Province also executed an Egyptian man convicted of stabbing and strangling to death a fellow citizen after an argument. (AFP)

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Thomas Marsh Monday, 17 August 2015 05:25 PM

This is unacceptable! Be heading should be stopped in Saudi Arabia

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DEEN Monday, 17 August 2015 05:32 PM

IF THIS PUNISHMENT IS EXECUTED IN SRI LANKA, MANY (MOSTLY POLITICIANS) WOULD BE BEHEADED.

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Sri Lankan in Saudi Monday, 17 August 2015 05:33 PM

Hon. Minister Ranjan Ramanayake was silent this time because he was busy with the elections in Sri Lanka? Loser and hypocrite!

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Cheers Monday, 17 August 2015 05:36 PM

So our high commissioner in Saudi agreed too and Yahapalanaya is sleeping

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OMG Monday, 17 August 2015 05:37 PM

sorry guyz, it is not like our law where after 10-15 years court says convicted for murder, then murderer again out on bail.

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Dinu Monday, 17 August 2015 05:39 PM

When we dont have the backbone to execute criminals its good that sm other nation has it

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Lawyer layman Monday, 17 August 2015 05:48 PM

Eye for an eye tooth for a tooth.. The law the which is very effective

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sss Monday, 17 August 2015 05:57 PM

Only regret for our politicians and do nothing professionals is that there three less people sending dollars for their duty free imports

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Nadeesha Monday, 17 August 2015 10:10 PM

Is this called Saudi Civilization which they boast about?

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path_finder Monday, 17 August 2015 10:43 PM

Do you expect him to support criminals? That is what Mr would do.

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tarani Tuesday, 18 August 2015 05:52 AM

This is the future of world.. Animals are getting power worldwide

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Anyan Tuesday, 18 August 2015 06:31 AM

If SA stops beheading their would be more killing will take place.

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Veda-mama Tuesday, 18 August 2015 06:34 AM

The most True Statement ever made or heard in decades.

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Ilmi Tuesday, 18 August 2015 07:21 AM

After seeing or reading this, more criminals will be scared to ddo their dirty work in that country.

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Asfar Tuesday, 18 August 2015 07:24 AM

These three were living in saudi and they knew what is the punishment for killing while robbing. I am very sorry for the families.

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