Saudi Arabia Executes 340 People in 2025

Saudi Arabia has executed 340 people in 2025, which is the highest number in a single year for the country.

Most of these executions were for drug-related offenses, as part of their 'war on drugs' that started in 2023.

The kingdom has been criticized by rights groups for using the death penalty so much, especially for non-violent drug offenses.

Saudi Arabia says the death penalty is necessary to maintain public order.

This record number of executions comes as the country is trying to present a more modern and tolerant image to the world, spending money on tourism and big sports events like the 2034 World Cup.