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Saudia Arabia, border guards killed hundreds of Ethiopian migrants and asylum seekers, rights activists say (www.hrw.org)

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In some instances, Saudi border guards asked migrants what limb to shoot, and then shot them at close range. Saudi border guards also fired explosive weapons at migrants who were attempting to flee back to Yemen.

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[–] Treczoks@kbin.social 6 points 2 years ago

Wasn't Zakat (giving alms to the needy) one of the five pillars of islam? Looks like the Saudis don't take their faith seriously.