Death row inmates desperate to escape execution in Saudi Arabia call the BBC
Dozens of Ethiopians are awaiting execution - some called the BBC to tell their stories.
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{"Dozens of Ethiopian prisoners on death row in Saudi Arabia have called the BBC.","They said they are desperate to avoid execution.","The inmates shared their stories with the BBC.","Some said they fear they will be killed soon."}
Why it matters
{"It shows how people facing the death penalty try to get help from the outside world.","It raises questions about fair trials and the treatment of foreign workers in Saudi Arabia."}
- Who called the BBC?
- Ethiopian death row inmates in Saudi Arabia.
- Why did they call the BBC?
- They wanted to tell their stories and ask for help to avoid execution.
- What does this situation highlight?
- Concerns about the justice system and migrant workers' rights in Saudi Arabia.
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Death row inmates desperate to escape execution in Saudi Arabia call the BBC
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