KABUL (Pajhwok): In a major decision, the Saudi Supreme Court has abolished flogging as a form of punishment as part of the government’s reform agenda.
In a landmark ruling on Saturday, the top court said the "human rights advances" were in line with reforms pushed by King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Human rights groups have long been critical of court-ordered floggings in Saudi Arabia, which is often blamed for cracking down on dissent and the use of the . . .
