Saudi Arabia has reportedly sentenced a young man to death for apostasy. The news has stirred up Twitter users, with some expressing sadness and sorrow, while others praised the move.
On Tuesday, a Saudi Arabian court dismissed an appeal from Ahmad Al Shamri, who had spent three years in prison over charges of “atheism and blasphemy,” the Exmuslim website reports.
Al Shamri was in his early 20s and lived the city of Hafr Al-Batin in the country’s Eastern Province, according to the website. He had reportedly renounced Islam and posted various videos reflecting his views on social media. The man was arrested in 2014, faced trial and was sentenced to death in February 2015.
After the appeal was rejected, social media users were split over the court decision, posting their comments under a trending hashtag, which can be translated from Arabic as “apostate from Hafar Al-Batin.”
Many social media users condemned Saudi Arabia, pointing out that the country is a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).
Saudi court sentences a young man to death for apostasy/riddah. Saudi Arabia is the head of human rights panel at the U.N #مرتد_حفرالباطن
#مرتد_حفرالباطن They criticize what happend in iraq and iran but they didnt see what they are doing!!
Some said the country has double standards towards religious freedom.
#مرتد_حفرالباطن in international conferences Saudi Arabia claims to respect all beliefs but today they executed a man for being an apostate
Others said that the man did not deserve the death sentence.
He didn't do anything, he didn't hurt anyone,and you'll just kill him because he's just wanted to be different??? #مرتد_حفرالباطن
#مرتد_حفرالباطن when a whole community turns into murderers thirsty for blood., it is time for the world to know
In addition to its UNHRC membership, Saudi Arabia was appointed to the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) on Sunday.
One Twitter user translated several posts to make the world aware of some users’ positive reactions. Some supported the punishment, saying that it is appropriate for apostasy in Islam.
Hs should be consulted 3 times, if he didn't change his mind, kill him. This is apostasy punishment in our religion "Islam". #مرتد_حفرالباطن
God willing, your head will fly. That's what freedom brought to you. Also, wait for bigger punishment in the afterlife. #مرتد_حفرالباطن
I've never seen more stupid than Arab atheists! Yes he shall be killed because he's poisoning people's brains. #مرتد_حفرالباطن
Others wish they could watch the execution.
"I wish there will be live streaming when you cut his head off " #مرتد_حفرالباطن
I demand to cut his head off in public. #مرتد_حفرالباطن
I wish he'll be executed, let's make an example out of him. #مرتد_حفرالباطن
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