according to Amnesty International, a 25 year old youth...

according to Amnesty International, a 25 year old youth, Safun Muhammed Ali Ahmed al Zahifi, risks execution in Saudi Arabia. The youth, a Yemen national, was sentenced to death in July, 2006, for the kidnap and rape of a minor. The sentence was confirmed on appeal, and his case was submitted to the king who has the power to pardon, the last step before execution. However, the king refused the request for a pardon. Safun could be executed at any moment.