Saudi Seeks Death Penalty For Woman Activist; Tweeple Enraged

Israa al-Ghomgham could become the first woman activist to be beheaded in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia is seeking the death penalty for Israa al-Ghomgham, a woman activist who was reportedly arrested in 2015 for participating in and documenting Shia anti-government protests.

If convicted, al-Ghomgham could become the first woman activist to be beheaded in Saudi, according to CNN.

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