Saudi court sentences poet to death for renouncing Islam

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A Palestinian poet and leading member of Saudi Arabia’s nascent contemporary art scene has been sentenced to death for renouncing Islam.

A Saudi court on Tuesday ordered the execution of Ashraf Fayadh, who has curated art shows in Jeddah and at the Venice Biennale. The poet, who said he did not have legal representation, was given 30 days to appeal against the ruling.

Friends of Palestinian Ashraf Fayadh believe he is being punished for posting video showing religious police lashing a man in public---

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