Two Yemenis beheaded for killing Saudi woman

07/06/2005 - 11:13:13
Two Yemenis were beheaded today for killing a Saudi woman after breaking into her home, the Saudi Arabia Interior Ministry said.

Shawqy bin Ahmed Shemary and Mohammed bin Saleh Yos strangled Asla bent Yehya Esairy after tying her hands and legs, the ministry said.

The two broke into Esairy’s home to steal her money and possessions.

They were executed in the Rejal Almaa province south-west of the kingdom, bringing to at least 46 the number of beheadings in Saudi Arabia this year.

Saudi Arabia follows a strict interpretation of Islam, under which people convicted of drug trafficking, murder, rape and armed robbery can be executed.

Beheadings are carried out with a sword in a public square.