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‘I’m a dead man walking’: The Ethiopian migrants waiting on Saudi Arabia’s death row
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 13, 2026
· 9 min read
By Muhammad Darwish, Nimi Princewill, CNN
(CNN) — Amanuel wakes up each day not knowing if it will be his last. A rap at his cell door could mean his time is up; no farewell call, no last meal. Executions in Saudi Arabia often arrive without warning.
“I’m a dead man walking,” he says. “After ...
Key takeaway Executions in Saudi Arabia often arrive without warning.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The plight of Ethiopian migrants on Saudi Arabia's death row has significant implications for the El Paso community, given the city's history of advocating for human rights and social justice. As a border city, El Paso has a unique understanding of the complexities surrounding migration and the search for a better life. The fact that many of these migrants are being targeted and sentenced to death for non-lethal drug crimes raises concerns about the fairness of the Saudi judicial system and the need for international pressure to reform it. El Pasoans, who have shown strong support for migrant rights and dignity, may want to pay close attention to this issue and consider ways to raise awareness and advocate for the rights of these vulnerable individuals. The city's own experiences with migration and border issues can inform a nuanced understanding of the complexities at play in this situation.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 9 min
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What is this story about? By Muhammad Darwish, Nimi Princewill, CNN
(CNN) — Amanuel wakes up each day not knowing if it will be his last. A rap at his cell door could mean his time is up; no farewell call, no last meal. Executions in Saudi Arabia often arrive without warning.
“I’m a dead man walking,” he says. “After ...
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