Saudi Arabia to execute 21-year-old for anti-government protests

Saudi Arabia is poised to execute a Shiite Muslim over his role in anti-government protests, despite protests that he was a minor when arrested. Ali al-Nimr, the nephew of a prominient Shiite cleric was given the death penalty in May after taking part in demonstrations three years ago for democracy and equal rights in Saudi Arabia’s oil-producing Eastern Province. Activists say he could be beheaded and crucified as early as today.
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