At least 100 people executed in Saudi Arabia this year — AFP tally

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia executed two people convicted of terrorism related charges, the Saudi Interior Ministry says, bringing the total number of executions carried out this year to at least 100, according to an AFP tally.

The ministry’s announcement posted on social media says the two Saudi nationals had been executed for their involvement in “terrorism,” including joining a terrorist organization and attending training camps abroad, where they learned to produce explosives.

“After they were referred to the competent court, a ruling was issued confirming the charges against them and ordering their execution as a punishment,” the statement reads.

According to an AFP tally, of the 100 people executed this year, 59 were individuals convicted of drug-related crimes, 43 of whom were foreign nationals.