Saudi Arabia Executes Filipino Despite Presidential Appeal

The execution proceeded after a murder conviction, despite diplomatic efforts and legal appeals from the Philippines.

The Filipino citizen was arrested in Saudi Arabia in 2020 and convicted of murder, leading to a death sentence finalized last year.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. made a personal appeal to Saudi authorities, which was ultimately unsuccessful.
The executed individual's family requested privacy, and Philippine officials have not disclosed further details about the case.
The victim's family in Saudi Arabia refused to accept 'blood money,' a financial settlement offered to halt the execution.
Saudi Arabia's use of capital punishment, including beheadings, continues to draw criticism from human rights organizations.