Nimr al-Nimr (Photo: freenimr.org) Since King Salman inherited the throne in Riyadh a year ago, Saudi Arabia’s execution rate has soared. Last year, the kingdom executed 158 people, marking a 20-year high. Apparently not content to rest on those dubious laurels, Saudi authorities followed that high water mark by executing 47 people – by beheadings … Continue reading Saudi Arabia Executed a Non-violent Shiite Cleric. It’s Going to Cost Them Big.