Nimr alnimrs nephew, ali mohammed baqir alnimr, who participated in the 201112 saudi arabian protests, was arrested in 2012 at the age of 17, sentenced to death in 2014, and expected ratification of his sentence. Prominent saudi arabian shia muslim cleric sheikh nimr alnimr has been sentenced to death on vague charges and after a deeply flawed trial. Our mission is to tell story of peaceful human rights defender sheikh nimr who was executed by saudi on 2 jan. A smouldering revolutionary pit, the eastern province of qatif has seen too many of its sons and daughters pay the ultimate price for their dreams of freedom to bear the crucifixion of sheikh al nimr in silence. Agha syed jawad naqvi about sheikh nimr baqr al nimr. Sheikh nimr baqir al nimr, whose execution has sparked outrage across the middle east in shia dominated blocks, was a prominent shia cleric and leader who has repeatedly called for amelioration on the kingdoms marginalised shia minority.
Prominent shia cleric sheikh nimr al nimr is among 47 people executed for terrorism offences in saudi arabia, the interior ministry says. With over 30,000 political prisoners languishing in prison, saudi arabia has become the epitome of oppression. Presidential candidates silent as saudis prepare to. Ayatollah sheikh nimr baqir alnimr commonly referred to as sheikh nimr, was a shia sheikh in alawamiyah in saudi arabias eastern province whose arrest. Oct 26, 2016 many of the accusations relate to alis uncle sheikh nimr baqir alnimr, who criticized the government. Saudi arabia executes 47 terrorists, including shiite. In july 2012, he was arrested by saudi police and shot in the leg.
Boustan street in tehran was renamed nimr baqir al nimr street soon after the execution. Saudi arabias execution of prominent shia cleric sheikh nimr al nimr has sparked anger and protests in. 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. Nimr al nimr s nephew, ali mohammed baqir al nimr, who participated in the 201112 saudi arabian protests, was arrested in 2012 at the age of 17, sentenced to death in 2014, and expected ratification of his sentence. Presidential candidates silent as saudis prepare to crucify activist. Executions double in saudi arabia under king salman. Jan 04, 2016 riyadh has stoked the sectarian fires at the start of 2016 with its decision, and carrying out, of the executions of sheikh nimr al nimr and various members of the shiite community. In 2009, al nimr said that the dignity of the saudi shia is more precious than the unity of the land, and suggested that saudi shia might secede from saudi arabia. Alis arrest is to stop sheikh al nimr from criticizing the saudi government. His conviction must be quashed and he should be released immediately in relation to t. Nimr baqir alnimr was a shia cleric and critic of the government in saudi arabia, who was. This week we were joined with mohammed nimr alnimr, son of the famed cleric sheikh nimr. Sheikh nimr alnimr and the forgotten shiites of saudi arabia the.
The specialized criminal court of saudi arabia has sentenced sheikh nimr baqir al nimr, along with 4 other activists, to death and has treated them all poorly. Pictures and video on social media showed parts of the buildings interior on fire and smashed furniture. Sep 24, 2015 facebookfree sheikh nimr baqir al nimr ali al nimr was sentenced to death at 17 for being involved in arab spring protests. Mohammed discusses the life and legacy of his father, the treatment of saudi shia, saudi arabias role in fueling sectarian conflicts around the globe, and saudi arabias controversy involving the 911 report. 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. Riyadhs decision to execute sheikh nimr baqir al nimr at the start of this month, the iranian response, and the political fallout have raised the middle easts sectarian temperatures to the highest level since the iraniraq war of the 1980s. Saudi arabia of 47 people, including the cleric sheikh nimr baqir alnimr, and called. The cleric executed this weekend hailed from a littleknown, impoverished community in the most famous sunni kingdom in the world. Jan 08, 2016 the cycle of reactions to riyadhs execution of prominent shiite cleric nimr alnimr on january 2 is a reminder of how the saudis, and their iranian rivals, have viewed and used sectarianism. 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. Sheik nimr al nimr, a figurehead of the shia minority protests that have rumbled in saudi arabia since 2011, was sentenced to death on wednesday, his brother announced on twitter. Demonstrators carrying pictures of sheikh nimr were involved in a clash with police in the.
Saudi arabia executes 47 terrorists, including shiite cleric sheikh nimr al nimr. Ayatollah nimr al nimr the hunger strike is the jihad. Amnesty called sheikh alnimrs trial deeply flawed and said it was. Prominent shia cleric sheikh nimr alnimr is among 47 people executed for terrorism offences in saudi arabia, the interior ministry says. 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. Amnesty international has condemned saudi arabia over the spike in the number of executions in the country, stating that the death penalty is increasingly being used as. 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. Explore nimr al nimr profile at times of india for photos, videos and latest news of nimr al nimr. We have no other choice, sheikh baqir al nimr famously said in 2011. Saudi execution of shiite cleric nimr alnimr sparks outrage. Saudi shia leader sentenced to death for role in antigovt protests 15 oct, 2014 23. Shiite iran had warned that executing sheikh nimr would cost saudi arabia dearly.
Al nimr was a central figure in shiite protests that erupted in 2011 as part of the arab spring, and carrying out his execution may spark. Show more darsi nashist baraey essalesawab shaheed sheikh baqir al nimr. Jan 02, 2016 arab spring cleric nimr al nimr among 47 executed by saudi arabia a 2014 file photo shows a supporter holding a banner depicting saudi shiite leader nimr baqir al nimr outside the saudi embassy in. Saudi execution of shiite cleric nimr alnimr sparks outrage, embassy in tehran stormed. Saudi ayatollah shiekh nimr alnimr dares saudi regime.
Jan 03, 2016 saudi arabia announced the execution of sheikh nimr al nimr on saturday along with 46 others, including three other shiite dissidents and a number of al qaida militants. He was popular among youth and critical of the saudi arabian government, calling for free elections in saudi arabia. Saudi shia cleric ayatullah nimr alnimr remembered on his. 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. Jan 02, 2016 media caption protesters turned out in the qatif region after news of the execution broke. A forum was held in karbala, to discuss the legal aspects of the execution of prominent shia cleric sheikh nimr baqir alnimr by the riyadh regime. Jan 08, 2016 cnns nic robertson first foreign journalist to visit town thats become microcosm of wider sectarian tensions and epicenter of shia anger in saudi. But shaykh al nimr was hardly a sympathizer with alqaeda and its extremist views. The authorities had not told his family that he was about to be executed. Also, many religious and political figures declared their opinions and reactions about execution of sheikh nimr. Saudi arabia faces outcry over death sentence for shia faith.
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. Protesters storm saudi embassy in tehran following execution. As it stands, sheikh al nimr could become that impetus saudis have been waiting for to focus their frustrations on and carry their hopes. Nimr baqir alnimr, who grew up in poverty in saudi arabias eastern province, was. According to said boumedouha, deputy director of amnesty internationals middle east and north africa programme, the death sentence against sheikh nimr baqir alnimr is part of a campaign by the authorities in saudi arabia to crush all dissent, including those defending the rights of the kingdoms shiite muslim community. Arab spring cleric nimr alnimr among 47 executed by saudi arabia. Facebook takes on zoom with new group video calling features. Facebookfree sheikh nimr baqir al nimr ali al nimr was sentenced to death at 17 for being involved in arab spring protests.
The son of a senior shia cleric executed by saudi arabia has challenged david cameron to speak out about what he called the murder of his father, sheikh nimr al nimr, and the death sentence that. I propose renaming the page to baqir al nimr or sheikh al nimr. The organization called on the saudi arabian authorities to quash sheikh nimr al nimr s conviction and death sentence, which followed a grossly unfair trial, and to release the. The umma islamic party was created on 9 february 2011 by an 11member coordination committee of islamists and intellectuals including dr abdullah alsalim, dr. Nimr s brother, mohammed al nimr, said that the prodemocracy movement in saudi arabia would only be strengthened after this execution. Almasdar podcast 12 mohammed nimr alnimr on the life and. Saudi arabia using death penalty as political weapon. I would say that the decision to execute sheikh nimr was a mix of a play for power, political immat. 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.
A protester holds up a picture of sheikh nimr al nimr. Amnesty international has condemned the saudi regime over the spike in the number of executions in the country, stating that the death penalty is increasingly being used as a political weapon against the shia muslim in the wahhabi state. Aziz alwuhaibi and sheikh muhammad bin husain alqahtani. 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 al nimr, an imprisoned political activist and shia muslim religious scholar in saudi arabia, whom we fear is at imminent risk of execution. Remembering baqir alnimr, symbol of resistance tehran times. A court in saudi arabia sentenced the shia cleric sheikh nimr baqir alnimr to death and he was executed on 2nd january, 2014. Executions double in saudi arabia under king salman pure. The party is proreform and demands representation and an end to absolute monarchy in the. Shia cleric and campaigner sheikh nimr baqr al nimr was a dissident who played a prominent role in supporting the arab spring. Saudi arabia plans to execute child offender ali alnimr. Jul 11, 2012 saudi ayatollah shiekh nimr al nimr dares saudi regime. Saudi shia cleric ayatullah nimr alnimr remembered on his death.
Saudi shia leader sentenced to death for role in antigovt. The sheikh, who had repeatedly called for free elections, became increasingly popular amongst saudis shia minority in the wake of the arab spring. A holy warrior who called for elections in saudi arabia. Jan 02, 2016 news world middle east sheikh nimr al nimr profile. Find nimr al nimr news headlines, photos, videos, comments, blog posts and opinion at the indian express. A court in saudi arabia sentenced the shia cleric sheikh nimr baqir al nimr to death and he was executed on 2nd january, 2014. Saudi arabias plans to execute a young man who was sentenced to death in 2012, when he was a child offender, have this week led human rights advocates to condemn the kingdoms justice system. Saudi ayatollah shiekh nimr alnimr dares saudi regime youtube.
Nimr al nimr latest breaking news, pictures, photos and video news. Now, newly crowned king salman is set to paint the kingdom red with the blood of sheikh nimr baqir al nimr, a prominent shia cleric. 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. Must watch in saudi arabia sheikh al nimr real shia. One of those killed on that day was a prominent shia cleric, sheikh nimr al nimr a prodemocracy critic of the house of saud, which runs saudi arabia as an absolute monarchy. Ali alnimrs crucifixion sentence in saudi arabia sparks outcry.
Jan 05, 2016 nimr baqir al nimr, who grew up in poverty in saudi arabias eastern province, was by the time of his death a hero among young shia muslims, both men and women, who demonstrated in their thousands. Arab spring cleric nimr alnimr among 47 executed by saudi. Sheikh nimr al nimr was a shia cleric and a political activist calling for free elections in saudi arabia who was executed by the saudi regime on jan. Sheikh nimr was arrested on 8 july 2012, sentenced to death by the specialized criminal court on 15 october 2014 for antigovernment activities, and executed on or shortly before 2 january 2016. Saudi arabia prepares to hang opposition shia cleric amid. Who was nimr alnimr, the shiite sheikh executed by saudi. Sheikh nimr baqir al nimr s brother said he was found guilty of. 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. The saudi government, which favors public beheading as a method of murdering its opponents, executed shaykh nimr baqir al nimr in the midst of a group of alqaeda affiliates. Ayatullah sheikh nimarbaqir alnimar, shia muslim leader was born alawamiyah, qatif, saudi arabia in 1959 married muna jabir alshariyavi.
Sheik alnimr and a number of the other prisoners executed had been. The most prominent leaders in the shiite world have issued threatening statements against the saudi monarchy, pledging that the house of saud will pay a price for executing sheikh nimr al nimr, who was an influential cleric among the saudi shiite minority. Sheikh nimr al nimr was one of 47 prisoners executed by saudia arabia in just one day. Oct 16, 2014 sheikh nimr baqir al nimr, who led protests in qatif at the height of the arab spring in 2011, was convicted on wednesday of sedition and other charges in a case that has been followed closely by. He was one of the best known shia clerics in saudi arabia. Saudi arabia executes shiite cleric nimr baqr alnimr youtube. This shows us how respected sheikh al nimr is for his human rights and moral stances against injustice.
Saudi ayatollah shiekh nimr al nimr dares saudi regime. The organization called on the saudi arabian authorities to quash sheikh nimr alnimrs conviction and death sentence, which followed a grossly unfair trial, and to release the. According to said boumedouha, deputy director of amnesty internationals middle east and north africa programme, the death sentence against sheikh nimr baqir al nimr is part of a campaign by the authorities in saudi arabia to crush all dissent, including those defending the rights of the kingdoms shiite muslim community. Saudi arabia risks revolution with execution of activist. Nimr baqir al nimr, who grew up in poverty in saudi arabias eastern province, was by the time of his death a hero among young shia muslims, both men and women, who demonstrated in their thousands. Many of the accusations relate to alis uncle sheikh nimr baqir al nimr, who criticized the government. In the summer of 2012 sheikh nimr baqir alnimr was shot and arrested and has been in detention ever since despite worldwide protests and. Saudi authorities executed shia cleric sheikh nimr baqir al nimr, who was an outspoken critic of. The first time i saw him speaking was on a video posted on youtube in early 2012. Alis arrest is to stop sheikh alnimr from criticizing the saudi government. Sheikh nimr baqir alnimr was executed on 2 january, together with 46 other prisoners.
Video of reverend frank gelli, at the london vigil today where he refers to sheikh al nimr as a fellow clergyman. In january 2016, saudi authorities executed shia cleric sheikh nimr baqir al nimr, who was an outspoken critic of the riyadh regime, along with 46 other men on terrorism charges. Nimr baqir al nimr, commonly referred to as sheikh nimr, was a shia sheikh in alawamiyah in saudi arabias eastern province whose arbitrary arrest and execution was widely condemned, including by. Shia cleric and campaigner sheikh nimr baqr alnimr was a dissident who played a prominent role in supporting the arab spring. Saudis carry a poster of sheikh nimr alnimr last may as they protested for him to be released. Born in alawamiyah, in the alqatif region of saudi arabia, alnimr, who had the title of sheikh, and the. Deploring the execution of sheikh alnimr and any other individual who had. Sheikh nimr alnimr and the forgotten shiites of saudi arabia. Why did the saudi government execute shia cleric sheikh nimr.
Arab spring cleric nimr al nimr among 47 executed by saudi arabia a 2014 file photo shows a supporter holding a banner depicting saudi shiite leader nimr baqir al nimr outside the saudi embassy in. Saudi arabia has stepped up the politicallymotivated arrest, prosecution, and conviction of peaceful dissident writers and human rights campaigners. Darsi nashist barsi shaheed sheikh baqir al nimr janab. Saudi arabia executes 47 terrorists, including shiite cleric sheikh nimr al nimr al nimr has been a vocal critic of the government of the tiny island nation of bahrain, where a sunniled monarchy harshly suppressed the 2011 shiiteled protests.
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