Alis arrest is to stop sheikh alnimr from criticizing the saudi government. Speech of sheikh al nimr due to which he was arrested and executed. Sheikh nimr baqir al nimr s brother said he was found guilty of seeking foreign meddling. The execution of sheikh nimr alnimr has not only precipitated a new diplomatic crisis between saudi arabia and iran, it also puts saudi arabias littleknown, beleaguered shia population into. Riyadh has stoked the sectarian fires at the start of 2016 with its decision, and carrying out, of the executions of sheikh nimr alnimr and various members of the shiite community. Must watch in saudi arabia sheikh al nimr real shia who. Saudi arabia is preparing to behead and crucify 21yearold activist. Riyadh has stoked the sectarian fires at the start of 2016 with its decision, and carrying out, of the executions of sheikh nimr al nimr and various members of the shiite community. Organized to help save ali mohammed al nimr, a teenager sentenced to crucifixion for speech.
All in all, 47 were dispatched in a saudi orgy of statesanctioned violence, most of whom were al. I utterly condemn saudi arabia for the execution of 47 people including the prominent shia cleric sheikh nimr al nimr. A court in saudi arabia has sentenced the shia cleric sheikh nimr baqir alnimr to death, his family says. The authorities had not told his family that he was about to be executed. Nimr baqir alnimr was a shia cleric and critic of the government in saudi arabia, who was. Ali alnimrs crucifixion sentence in saudi arabia sparks outcry. Arab spring cleric nimr alnimr among 47 executed by saudi arabia a 2014 file photo shows a supporter holding a banner depicting saudi shiite leader nimr baqir al. Show more darsi nashist baraey essalesawab shaheed sheikh baqir al nimr. Shia muslims protest over killing of sheikh nimr alnimr. Saudi ayatollah shiekh nimr alnimr dares saudi regime. Born in alawamiyah, in the alqatif region of saudi arabia, alnimr, who had the title of sheikh, and the. The world federation of ksimc and its regional members stand together with rest of the world to mourn and condemn the execution sheikh nimr. Jan 04, 2016 the kingdoms execution of sheikh nimr al nimr, who was highly critical of the saudi government, marks a turning point in saudiiranian relations and has sent shock waves through the region.
The following is a statement by the world federation of ksimc condemning the execution of sheikh nimr al nimr. Sheikh nimr alnimr and the forgotten shiites of saudi arabia the. Media caption protesters turned out in the qatif region after news of the execution broke. Statement by the wf condemning the execution of sheikh nimr. With over 30,000 political prisoners languishing in prison, saudi arabia has become the epitome of oppression. Shia cleric was a thorn in saudi regimes side this article is more than 4 years old nimr, whose execution has sparked condemnation across the middle east, was a vocal backer. Capital punishment is utterly abhorrent and the prime minister needs to turn round to our ally and tell them capital punishment is wrong. This exacerbation of sunnishia tensions is the result of the reckless saudi action against a popular, nonviolent shia leader. Jan 02, 2016 prominent shia cleric sheikh nimr al nimr is among 47 people executed for terrorism offences in saudi arabia, the interior ministry says. The organization called on the saudi arabian authorities to quash sheikh nimr alnimrs conviction and death sentence, which followed a grossly unfair trial, and to release the. Find nimr al nimr news headlines, photos, videos, comments, blog posts and opinion at the indian express.
Nov 26, 2015 sheikh nimr is a shia sheikh and a critic of the saudi arabian government who was sentenced to death in 2014 for his role in the 2011 uprising. The brutal saudi execution of shia cleric sheikh nimr al nimr has led to protests around the globe, as well as the burning of the saudi embassy in tehran, followed by the saudi severing of relations with iran. Jan 03, 2016 saudi arabia announced the execution of sheikh nimr al nimr on saturday along with 46 others, including three other shiite dissidents and a number of al qaida militants. Jan 12, 2016 sheikh nimr al nimr was a shia cleric and a political activist calling for free elections in saudi arabia who was executed by the saudi regime on jan. Nimr alnimrs nephew, ali mohammed baqir alnimr, who participated in the 201112 saudi arabian protests, was arrested in 2012 at the age of 17, sentenced to death in 2014, and expected ratification of his sentence. Darsi nashist barsi shaheed sheikh baqir al nimr janab. Why did the saudi government execute shia cleric sheikh nimr. Raising voice against saudi arabias death sentence to shia muslim cleric ayatollah shiekh baqir alnimr, scores of protesters took out a protest marc. In july 2012, he was arrested by saudi police and shot in the leg. Protesters storm saudi embassy in tehran following execution. Demonstrators carrying pictures of sheikh nimr were involved in a clash with police in the. The staterun saudi press agency spa and state television reported the executions saturday, citing the kingdoms interior ministry, sheikh nimr, a strong critic of the riyadh regime, was shot by saudi police and arrested in 2012 in the qatif region of shiadominated eastern province, which was the scene of peaceful antiregime demonstrations at the time.
Now, newly crowned king salman is set to paint the kingdom red with the blood of sheikh nimr baqir alnimr, a prominent shia cleric. Facebookfree sheikh nimr baqir alnimr ali alnimr was sentenced to death at 17 for being involved in arab spring protests. Saudi arabia announced the execution of sheikh nimr alnimr on saturday along with 46 others, including three other shiite dissidents and a number of alqaida militants. Speech of sheikh al nimr cruelty alsaud family youtube. Explore nimr al nimr profile at times of india for photos, videos and latest news of nimr al nimr. A young saudi arabian shia activist, who was sentenced to death last year, has lost his.
Dozens of shia muslims march in the village of al awamiyah, saudi arabia, in protest over the execution of shia cleric sheikh nimr alnimr. Saudi arabia plans to execute child offender ali alnimr. His conviction must be quashed and he should be released immediately in relation to t. Now, newly crowned king salman is set to paint the kingdom red with the blood of sheikh nimr baqir al nimr, a prominent shia cleric.
Nimr baqir alnimr, who grew up in poverty in saudi arabias eastern province, was by the time of his death a hero among young shia muslims, both men and women, who demonstrated in. Commonly referred to as sheikh nimr, was a shia sheikh in alawamiyah in saudi arabias eastern province whose arrest and execution created diplomatic tension between shia and sunni governments. According to said boumedouha, deputy director of amnesty internationals middle east and north africa programme, the death sentence against sheikh nimr baqir alnimr is part of a campaign by the authorities in saudi arabia to crush all dissent, including those defending the rights of the kingdoms shiite muslim community. Ali alnimr was 17 years old when arrested in 2012 for his role in arab spring protests. Nimr baqir alnimr, who grew up in poverty in saudi arabias eastern province, was. Sheikh nimr al nimr was a shia cleric and a political activist calling for free elections in saudi arabia who was executed by the saudi regime on jan.
In october 2015 saudi arabias supreme court rejected. Also, many religious and political figures declared their opinions and reactions about execution of sheikh nimr. Amnesty called sheikh alnimrs trial deeply flawed and said it was. Jan 02, 2016 dozens of shia muslims march in the village of al awamiyah, saudi arabia, in protest over the execution of shia cleric sheikh nimr alnimr. Sheikh nimr alnimr, a prominent cleric executed in saudi arabia, was a vocal critic of the kingdoms ruling family and an outspoken supporter of countrys marginalised shiite minority. The kingdoms execution of sheikh nimr alnimr, who was highly critical of the saudi government, marks a turning point in saudiiranian relations. Shiite iran had warned that executing sheikh nimr would cost saudi arabia dearly.
Saudi arabia prepares to hang opposition shia cleric amid. Our mission is to tell story of peaceful human rights defender sheikh nimr who was executed by saudi on 2 jan. Kerry secretary of state us department of state 2201 c street nw washington, dc 20520 dear secretary kerry, we write to you in regards to sheikh nimr baqir al nimr, an imprisoned political activist and shia muslim religious scholar in saudi arabia, whom we fear is at imminent risk of execution. Prominent saudi arabian shia muslim cleric sheikh nimr alnimr has been sentenced to death on vague charges and after a deeply flawed trial. Jan 02, 2016 arab spring cleric nimr al nimr among 47 executed by saudi arabia a 2014 file photo shows a supporter holding a banner depicting saudi shiite leader nimr baqir al nimr outside the saudi embassy in. Nimr alnimr simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Distinguished professor mohd alnimr received his ph. The following is a statement by the world federation of ksimc condemning the execution of sheikh nimr alnimr. Arab spring cleric nimr alnimr among 47 executed by saudi arabia. The execution of sheikh nimr alnimr has not only precipitated a new diplomatic. He was popular among youth and critical of the saudi arabian government, calling for free elections in saudi arabia.
I would say that the decision to execute sheikh nimr was a mix of a play for power, political immat. Urdu poetry on shaheed sheikh nimr baqir al nimr youtube. Saudi arabias execution of prominent shia cleric sheikh. Saudi arabias execution of prominent shia cleric sheikh nimr al nimr has sparked anger and protests in. Shia muslims protest against saudi monarchy, demand release. To really understand and get an insight into why sheikh nimr was executed you have to look at the bigger picture of saudi arabias position today. Jan 02, 2016 media caption protesters turned out in the qatif region after news of the execution broke. Sheikh nimr alnimr was a shia cleric and a political activist calling for free elections in saudi arabia who was executed by the saudi regime on jan. Kerry secretary of state us department of state 2201 c street nw washington, dc 20520 dear secretary kerry, we write to you in regards to sheikh nimr baqir alnimr, an imprisoned political activist and shia muslim religious scholar in saudi arabia, whom we fear is at imminent risk of execution. Oct 15, 2014 a court in saudi arabia has sentenced the shia cleric sheikh nimr baqir al nimr to death, his family says. Sheikh nimr baqir alnimrs brother said he was found guilty of seeking foreign meddling.
Shia cleric was a thorn in saudi regimes side this article is more than 4 years old nimr, whose execution has sparked condemnation across. This cited by count includes citations to the following articles in scholar. Agha syed jawad naqvi about sheikh nimr baqr al nimr. Saudi arabia executes shiite cleric nimr baqr alnimr youtube. The shia in saudi arabia the sword unsheathed middle east. Sheikh nimr al nimr, a prominent cleric executed in saudi arabia, was a vocal critic of the kingdoms ruling family and an outspoken supporter of countrys marginalised shiite minority. Ayatollah sheikh nimr baqir alnimr commonly referred to as sheikh nimr, was a shia sheikh in alawamiyah in saudi arabias eastern province whose arrest. A young protester who was reportedly forced to admit to crimes after being tortured when he was a teenager could be beheaded in the coming days. Oct 26, 2016 mohamed alnimr explains that there is a serious political element to alis arrest.
A video camera watches red dots get bigger and bigger. Saudi arabia risks revolution with execution of activist. Who was nimr alnimr, the shiite sheikh executed by saudi. Sheikh nimr alnimr and the forgotten shiites of saudi arabia. Jan 05, 2016 the execution of sheikh nimr alnimr has not only precipitated a new diplomatic crisis between saudi arabia and iran, it also puts saudi arabias littleknown, beleaguered shia population into. Sheikh nimr is a shia sheikh and a critic of the saudi arabian government who was sentenced to death in 2014 for his role in the 2011 uprising. Nimr alnimr s nephew, ali mohammed baqir al nimr, who participated in the 201112 saudi arabian protests, was arrested in 2012 at the age of 17, sentenced to death in 2014, and expected ratification of his sentence. Nimr alnimr, 57, a shiite cleric from saudi arabias oilrich eastern province, was a wellknown figure at antigovernment demonstrations and criticized saudi rulers in. Saudi arabias outspoken cleric nimr alnimr had been a troublesome figure for the saudi authorities since rising to prominence in 2011 as the face of protests in the kingdoms.
Jan 05, 2016 nimr baqir al nimr, who grew up in poverty in saudi arabias eastern province, was by the time of his death a hero among young shia muslims, both men and women, who demonstrated in their thousands. The ones marked may be different from the article in the profile. Nimr al nimr latest breaking news, pictures, photos and video news. Nimr baqir al nimr, commonly referred to as sheikh nimr, was a shia sheikh in al awamiyah in saudi arabias eastern province whose arbitrary arrest and execution was widely condemned, including by. Sheikh nimr baqir alnimr was executed on 2 january, together with 46 other prisoners.
Jan 02, 2016 prominent shia cleric sheikh nimr alnimr is among 47 people executed for terrorism offences in saudi arabia, the interior ministry says. The world federation of ksimc and its regional members stand together with rest of the world to mourn and condemn the execution sheikh nimr al nimr, a leading shia muslim cleric in saudi arabia. Prominent shia cleric sheikh nimr alnimr is among 47 people executed for terrorism offences in saudi arabia, the interior ministry says. Must watch in saudi arabia sheikh al nimr real shia who only fear allah arabic sub english.
Saudi shia cleric nimr alnimr sentenced to death bbc news. Mohamed alnimr explains that there is a serious political element to alis arrest. A day before sheikh nimr alnimr was beheaded on new years day 2016, a saudibased twitter account with more than 2. Saudi arabias plans to execute a young man who was sentenced to death in 2012, when he was a child offender, have this week led human rights advocates to condemn the kingdoms justice system.
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