Saudi Arabia has executed 17 people in just three days, signaling an accelerated pace that could lead to a record number of executions this year. This surge includes two Saudis put to death for "terrorist crimes" and 15 people, mostly foreigners, for drug offenses.

• 239 executions have been carried out by Saudi Arabia so far this year.
• Reprieve rights group, represented by Jeed Basyouni, has noted a significant rise in hashish-related drug offense executions, primarily involving foreign nationals.
• This marks the quickest pace of capital punishment since March 2022, when 81 people were executed in a single day.