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Saudi Sheikh Permits Killing Rebellious Satellite Channel Owners

Sheikh Saleh Al-Luhaidan, chairman of the Saudi Supreme Judicial Council, has permitted the killing of owners of satellite TV channels that broadcast programs encouraging moral abasement.

Sheikh Al-Luhaidan was speaking on a Saudi Koran radio program.

It was reported that the statements aroused concern outside Saudi Arabia, because several Gulf heads of state own satellite channels.

Source: Elaph.com, September 12, 2008

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