Saudi Arabia –France deplores Saudi Arabia’s execution of 81 people (14 Mar. 2022)

France deplores Saudi Arabia’s execution of 81 people on March 11.

France reaffirms its unwavering opposition to the death penalty everywhere and in all circumstances. France remains resolutely committed to the universal abolition of this unjust, cruel and ineffective punishment. It calls on all states that still apply the death penalty to place it under a moratorium with a view to its ultimate abolition