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Saudi Government recruiting new executioners

House of Saud

by Mohammed Omar

May 18, 2015

May 18, 2015

King Salman chairing the cabinet meeting (Photo SPA)

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As reported by the Saudi Press Association, executions have reached an all-time record, with 85 beheadings carried out so far in 2015. Due to the volume of executions, mostly public beheadings, with some crucifixions, advertisements have been made to find 8 new executioners.

To apply for the executioner position please visit Saudi Government Portal

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