Saudi man faces execution over protests attended as a minor

Summary

Youssef al-Manasif faces imminent execution in Saudi Arabia over protests and funerals he attended when he was 15 to 17, according to human rights groups cited by The Guardian. Arrested in 2017, he was convicted and sentenced to death by the specialised criminal court for offenses including joining demonstrations for religious freedom and attending funerals authorities considered protests. The Guardian says a rights group alleges he was tortured and first met his lawyer five years after his arrest.

Timeline

1. The Guardian

   16 Oct 2026, 05:00 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that Youssef al-Manasif faces imminent execution over protests and funerals he attended as a minor, and cites a rights group alleging he was tortured and did not meet his lawyer until five years after his arrest.