Nimr s brother, mohammed al nimr, said that the prodemocracy movement in saudi arabia would only be strengthened after this execution. Ali mohammed al nimr was 17 years old when he went to an antigovernment protest in the saudi arabian province of qatif. In july 2012, he was arrested by saudi police and shot in the leg. Saudi teenager ali mohammed alnimr has been sentenced to. Nimr al nimr born in 1959, deid 2 januar 2016 wis a shia sheikh fae saudi arabia.
Saudi shia leader sentenced to death for role in antigovt. 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. Oct 15, 2014 a court in saudi arabia has sentenced the shia cleric sheikh nimr baqir al nimr to death, his family says. Hundreds protest outside canberras saudi arabian embassy by james fettes updated january 07, 2016 12. Nimr al nimr latest breaking news, pictures, photos and video news. Our mission is to tell story of peaceful human rights defender sheikh nimr who was executed by. Speech of sheikh al nimr due to which he was arrested and executed. Peace be upon you all, this protest was held on november 22nd, 2014 in support of a shia cleric residing in saudi arabia, sheikh baqir nimr al nimr. The execution of sheikh nimr baqir alnimr, a bastion of freedom in the face of oppression in the kingdom of saudi arabia, renders me angry and terribly sad. Nimr baqr alnimr, commonly referred to as sheikh nimr was an independent shia sheikh in alawamiyah, eastern province, saudi arabia. 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.
Dozens of shia muslims march in the village of al awamiyah, saudi arabia, in protest over the execution of shia cleric sheikh nimr alnimr. The worlds most misunderstood martyr foreign policy. Ali alnimrs crucifixion sentence in saudi arabia sparks outcry. 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. Prominent shia cleric sheikh nimr alnimr is among 47 people executed for terrorism offences in saudi arabia, the interior ministry says. The death sentence against sheikh nimr baqir alnimr. Alnimr was a central figure in protests that erupted in 2011 as part of the arab spring, and his execution may spark new unrest among the oil powerhouses shiite minority. The death sentence against sheikh nimr baqir alnimr is part of a campaign by the authorities in. Why did the saudi government execute shia cleric sheikh. Sheikh nimr baqir alnimrs brother said he was found guilty of seeking foreign meddling. 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. Sheikh nimr alnimr, who has been executed by saudi arabia, was a prominent, outspoken religious leader drawn from the countrys marginalised shia minority. The rise to prominence of sheikh nimr alnimr, who was scarcely known outside of saudi arabia before his arrest in 2012, corresponds closely with the intensification of the rivalry between shiite.
He was popular among youth and critical of the saudi arabian government during the 20112012 saudi arabian protests. Jan 14, 2016 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. Ali mohammed alnimr was 17 years old when he went to an antigovernment protest in the saudi arabian province of qatif. Speech of sheikh al nimr cruelty alsaud family youtube. Shia cleric among 47 executed by saudi arabia in a single day. Founded nearly a decade ago, we have established ourselves as a market leader and one of omans most innovative and respected. Nimrs brother, mohammed alnimr, said that the prodemocracy movement in saudi arabia would only be strengthened after this execution. Human rights activists worldwide are demanding clemency for cleric sheikh nimr alnimr, sentenced to death in saudi arabia for taking part in shia muslim minority protests in 2011.
A court in saudi arabia has sentenced the shia cleric sheikh nimr baqir alnimr to death, his family says. Who was nimr alnimr, the shiite sheikh executed by saudi. Sheikh nimr alnimr and the forgotten shiites of saudi arabia. 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. The family of sheikh alnimr, local activists, and community members have expressed their grave concern that sheikh alnimrs execution may cause upheaval in saudi arabias eastern province, whose shia residents have suffered economic and political marginalization for decades. Saudi arabia executes dozens of prisoners, including al. I would say that the decision to execute sheikh nimr was a mix of a play for power, political immat. They warn the execution could inflame the whole of the middle east.
Vdyoutube surat al baqarah full by sheikh mishary rashid. The shia in saudi arabia the sword unsheathed middle. Sheikh nimr alnimr and the forgotten shiites of saudi. The ones marked may be different from the article in the profile. He was arrested in february 2012, sentenced to death in may 2014, and as of 23 september 2015, awaited ratification of his sentence by king salman of saudi arabia, to be carried. Saudi ayatollah shiekh nimr alnimr dares saudi regime youtube. The face of saudi terror execution of sheikh nimr baqir al nimr duration. He was 19 when he was sentenced to death for crimes linked to protesting. Find nimr al nimr news headlines, photos, videos, comments, blog posts and opinion at the indian express. Nimr alnimr born in 1959, deid 2 januar 2016 wis a shia sheikh fae saudi arabia. He was accused by the government of carrying a firearm, attacking security forces and even armed robbery. 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.
Sheikh abdurrahman assudais imam and khateeb of masjidilharam, makkah. Our mission is to tell story of peaceful human rights defender sheikh nimr who was executed by saudi on 2 jan. Distinguished professor mohd alnimr received his ph. Ali alnimr was just 17 when he was arrested in saudi arabia. Jan 02, 2016 sheikh nimr al nimr, who has been executed by saudi arabia, was a prominent, outspoken religious leader drawn from the countrys marginalised shia minority. Shiite cleric gained in status as a rivalry deepened the.
He was accused of participation in an illegal demonstration and other offences such as explaining how to give first aid to protesters and using his blackberry to invite others. Ali alnimrs crucifixion sentence in saudi arabia sparks. Boustan street in tehran was renamed nimr baqir alnimr street soon after the execution. Ali alnimr was just 17 when he was arrested on 14 february 2012 a few months after taking part in antigovernment rallies in saudi arabia.
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. He teuk pairt in the peacefu protests in saudi arabia in 2011 that wis pairt o the arab spring. For those still getting uptospeed with the story, this announcement comes amidst a longwaged campaign against nimrs imprisonment. The worlds most misunderstood martyr the execution of nimr alnimr has brought the middle east to a boiling point. In october 2015 saudi arabias supreme court rejected. Al nimr expo organizes some of omans top international trade exhibitions and conferences that provide unparalleled networking and business opportunities for companies looking to excel and grow within the sultanate. None of those charges could be proven but he confessed nonetheless. Ali al nimr is a nephew of sheikh nimr al nimr, an independent shia sheikh, popular among youth and critical of the saudi arabian government. Shia cleric among 47 executed by saudi arabia in a single. He was popular among youth and critical of the saudi arabian government, calling for free elections in saudi arabia.
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. Saudi ayatollah shiekh nimr alnimr dares saudi regime. 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. Saudi arabia executed 47 people convicted of terrorism saturday, including prominent shiite muslim cleric nimr alnimr, prompting condemnation throughout the. Saudi shia cleric nimr alnimr sentenced to death bbc news. Sheikh nimr alnimr had been a vocal critic of the saudi arabian government and was among seven activists whose death sentences were upheld earlier this year. He wis executit on the 2d o januar 2016 for egglin the portesters in 2011 cried terrorism bi the saudi govrenment.
Sheikh nimr baqir al nimr s brother said he was found guilty of seeking foreign meddling. Saudi arabia prepares to hang opposition shia cleric amid. 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. Ali alnimr was 17 years old when arrested in 2012 for his role in arab spring protests. Why did the saudi government execute shia cleric sheikh nimr. Sheikh nimr alnimr archives americans for democracy.
He didnt have a lawyer and some say the confession was drawn from the. Download surat al baqarah full by sheikh mishary rashid al afasy. Jul 11, 2012 the face of saudi terror execution of sheikh nimr baqir al nimr duration. Boustan street in tehran was renamed nimr baqir al nimr street soon after the execution. The distinctive image of the prominent shia cleric sheikh nimr alnimr with his turban and grey beard has decorated placards in saudi arabias eastern province of. 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. But his beliefs were more complicated than anyone will admit.
Jan 02, 2016 the distinctive image of the prominent shia cleric sheikh nimr alnimr with his turban and grey beard has decorated placards in saudi arabias eastern province of qatif since his arrest in 2012. Amnesty called sheikh alnimrs trial deeply flawed and said it was part of a campaign by the authorities in saudi arabia to crush all dissent, including those defending the rights of the. A day before sheikh nimr alnimr was beheaded on new years day 2016, a saudibased twitter account with more than 2. This cited by count includes citations to the following articles in scholar. Jan 02, 2016 al nimr was a central figure in protests that erupted in 2011 as part of the arab spring, and his execution may spark new unrest among the oil powerhouses shiite minority. 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. Saudi arabian shia cleric the human rights group amnesty international said. The shia in saudi arabia the sword unsheathed middle east. 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. 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.
May 14, 2015 human rights activists worldwide are demanding clemency for cleric sheikh nimr al nimr, sentenced to death in saudi arabia for taking part in shia muslim minority protests in 2011. Jul 28, 2016 a day before sheikh nimr al nimr was beheaded on new years day 2016, a saudibased twitter account with more than 2. Mohammed alnimr said his brother was found guilty by a riyadh court of encouraging foreign meddling from iran, and disobeying the government with armed resistance. They had all been arrested for participating in protests in the kingdoms predominantly shia eastern province in 2011, and for calling for political reform. Saudi arabia executes dozens of prisoners, including al qaeda. How surah addhuha can change your life sh tawfique chowdhury. The facebook page free sheikh nimr baqir alnimr has also been created to rally support for alnimr with the mission to provide case updates and coordinate the global campaign to. On tuesday 3 july 2018, at the 38th session of united nations human rights council and during the item 9 general debate on the durban declaration and programme of action, adhrbs advocacy associate called attention to saudi arabias continued discrimination against its shia community, in particular through its use of. Jan 02, 2016 hundreds of al nimr s supporters protested in his hometown of al qatif in eastern saudi arabia, in neighboring bahrain where police fired tear gas and bird shot, and as far away as northern india. The kingdoms execution of sheikh nimr alnimr, who was highly critical of the saudi government, marks a turning point in saudiiranian relations and has sent shock waves through the region. Nimr alnimr simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The verdict was the conclusion of a trial that began in march 20, according to news agencies.
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