Ali Mohammed Al-Nimr was just 16 years old when he was arrested and 17 when he was sentenced to death by beheading and crucifixion in the wake of the Arab Spring pro-democracy uprising.
He was accused of participation in an illegal demonstration and a large number of other offenses. These include “explaining how to give first aid to protesters” and using his blackberry to invite others to join him at the protest.
Ali was tortured and forced to sign a false confession. This was the only evidence brought against him. He was then sentenced to ‘death by crucifixion’.
Ali’s final appeal was held in secret, without his knowledge. This was the last remaining legal obstacle to his execution, and now Ali can be crucified at any time.