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Saudi Arabia eliminates flogging as form of punishment - document

Saturday, 25 Apr 2020 | 1:21 AM MYT

RIYADH (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia eliminated flogging as a form of punishment, according to a document from the kingdom's top court seen by Reuters on Friday.

The decision will see the punishment replaced by imprisonment or fines.

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