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Asharq Al-Awsat
Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Prosecution Demands Death Penalty for Syrian for Supporting Houthis

A general view of the Saudi capital Riyadh. (Reuters)

The Saudi General Prosecution demanded on Sunday that the death penalty be laid down against a Syrian resident for supporting the terrorist Muslim Brotherhood and Iran-backed Houthi militias.

He was also charged with communicating with armed factions in Syria and Iraq.

The suspect, who appeared in court in a wheelchair, had contacted by telephone members of the Nusra Front.

He also incited fighting in Syria and spoke about restoring the Islamic caliphate.

He promoted his ideas through a weekly show on a satellite television channel.

In addition, the suspect was charged with funding suspicious individuals.

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