Execution of Rizana Nafeek


Rizana Nafeek was a Sri Lankan woman convicted and subsequently executed in Saudi Arabia for the murder of fourmonthold Naif alQuthaibi. Her parents alleged that in order to get work in Saudi Arabia the date of birth was altered on Nafeeks passport when in reality she was underwhen the offence took place, meaning her execution was contrary to the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Nafeek claimed that her initial confession was made under duress and without linguistic assistance.

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