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The trend is about Tawfiq Al-Akar's execution in Saudi Arabia, which has sparked an international outcry.
According to Al Jazeera, Tawfiq Al-Akar, a prominent Shia Sunni cleric, was put to death for alleged 'terrorism-related' crimes. The Saudi government's move has been widely criticized by human rights groups and some international governments. This controversy is unfolding amidst ongoing deterioration of human rights in Saudi Arabia. A report by the Human Rights Watch shed light on Beijing's growing influence in Riyadh, raising concerns about potential authoritarian consolidation.