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2016 execution of a Shia cleric and others in Saudi Arabia

Nimr Baqir al-Nimr was a Shia cleric and critic of the government in Saudi Arabia, who was beheaded on 2 January 2016,^[1] one of 47 people executed that day for terrorism offenses.^[2] Others executed included Sunnis who had been convicted of involvement in terror attacks linked to al-Qaeda which took place in 2003.^[2] News of the killings triggered international demonstrations, and condemnation by nations, supranational organizations, and human rights groups.

Execution

See also: 2016 Saudi Arabia mass execution

In October 2014, Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court approved a death sentence for Nimr for disobeying the ruler, inciting sectarian strife, and encouraging, leading and participating in demonstrations.^[3] According to sources, the main charge was his criticism of Saudi's officials.^[4][5][6] On 2 January 2016, the Saudi