Dramatic drop in Saudi executions
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Saudi Arabia, for years one of the world’s most prolific executioners, dramatically reduced the number of people put to death last year after halting executions for non-violent drug-related crimes
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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman:
Has spearheaded reforms curtailing power of ultraconservative Wahhabis, who adhere
to strict interpretation of Islamic law
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2020  27 executions 
2019 184
2018 149
2017 146
2016 154
2015 158
2014  90
2013  79 
2012  79
2011  82

2020: There were five executions for drug-related crimes, according to Human Rights Watch
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Sources: Associated Press, Cornell Law School Pictures: Associated Press © GRAPHIC NEWS