Saudi Arabia King Spares Indonesian Maid Accused Of Sorcery

[Sally]

I can't believe that people like the Saudi leaders still think there is actually witchcraft and sorcery in this modern world. I can only see this happening where uneducated people from very poor countries believe this, but one would think that the Saudi leaders would have more sense.

Saudi Arabia King Spares Indonesian Maid Accused Of Sorcery
February 14, 2014 Arab News


By Arab News

By Ghazanfar Ali Khan

An Indonesian housemaid, on death row for sorcery, has been pardoned by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah.

“Ati Bt Abeh Inan, who has been languishing in Al-Ahsa jail for casting a magic spell on her employer and his family, has been released and sent back to Indonesia,” said Ahrul Tsani Fathurrahman, a spokesman for the Indonesian Embassy, on Wednesday.

“The embassy expresses its gratitude to King Abdullah and to authorities in Saudi Arabia for their cooperation in releasing Ati,” said Fathurrahman.

Ati hails from an impoverished region of Sukabumi in West Java.

The maid, who was reunited with her family this week in Indonesia, had been working for a Saudi family in Al-Ahsa since 2003.

“The case of Ati could be classified as a death-row case … as you know, practicing or using black magic, or what we call witchcraft, could lead to a death sentence in the Kingdom,” said Fathurrahman.
Her case was complex one because “her employer himself accused her of using black magic and allegedly forced her to admit the allegation,” he said.

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[Shaarona]

I can't believe that people like the Saudi leaders still think there is actually witchcraft and sorcery in this modern world. I can only see this happening where uneducated people from very poor countries believe this, but one would think that the Saudi leaders would have more sense.

Saudi Arabia King Spares Indonesian Maid Accused Of Sorcery
February 14, 2014 Arab News


By Arab News

By Ghazanfar Ali Khan

An Indonesian housemaid, on death row for sorcery, has been pardoned by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah.

“Ati Bt Abeh Inan, who has been languishing in Al-Ahsa jail for casting a magic spell on her employer and his family, has been released and sent back to Indonesia,” said Ahrul Tsani Fathurrahman, a spokesman for the Indonesian Embassy, on Wednesday.

“The embassy expresses its gratitude to King Abdullah and to authorities in Saudi Arabia for their cooperation in releasing Ati,” said Fathurrahman.

Ati hails from an impoverished region of Sukabumi in West Java.

The maid, who was reunited with her family this week in Indonesia, had been working for a Saudi family in Al-Ahsa since 2003.

“The case of Ati could be classified as a death-row case … as you know, practicing or using black magic, or what we call witchcraft, could lead to a death sentence in the Kingdom,” said Fathurrahman.
Her case was complex one because “her employer himself accused her of using black magic and allegedly forced her to admit the allegation,” he said.

Continue reading at:

Saudi Arabia King Spares Indonesian Maid Accused Of Sorcery Eurasia Review

The Saudis are so funny.. They can frog march you to the plane and deport you before the day is over.

I had a Pakistani hotel worker come to my room and ask for panties... He was taken away.. brought back to apologise and deported before the day was out.

 

[High_Gravity]

I'd rather be deported than beheaded.

 

[Shaarona]

I'd rather be deported than beheaded.

Of course................

 

[irosie91]

I can't believe that people like the Saudi leaders still think there is actually witchcraft and sorcery in this modern world. I can only see this happening where uneducated people from very poor countries believe this, but one would think that the Saudi leaders would have more sense.

Saudi Arabia King Spares Indonesian Maid Accused Of Sorcery
February 14, 2014 Arab News


By Arab News

By Ghazanfar Ali Khan

An Indonesian housemaid, on death row for sorcery, has been pardoned by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah.

“Ati Bt Abeh Inan, who has been languishing in Al-Ahsa jail for casting a magic spell on her employer and his family, has been released and sent back to Indonesia,” said Ahrul Tsani Fathurrahman, a spokesman for the Indonesian Embassy, on Wednesday.

“The embassy expresses its gratitude to King Abdullah and to authorities in Saudi Arabia for their cooperation in releasing Ati,” said Fathurrahman.

Ati hails from an impoverished region of Sukabumi in West Java.

The maid, who was reunited with her family this week in Indonesia, had been working for a Saudi family in Al-Ahsa since 2003.

“The case of Ati could be classified as a death-row case … as you know, practicing or using black magic, or what we call witchcraft, could lead to a death sentence in the Kingdom,” said Fathurrahman.
Her case was complex one because “her employer himself accused her of using black magic and allegedly forced her to admit the allegation,” he said.

Continue reading at:

Saudi Arabia King Spares Indonesian Maid Accused Of Sorcery Eurasia Review

The Saudis are so funny.. They can frog march you to the plane and deport you before the day is over.

I had a Pakistani hotel worker come to my room and ask for panties... He was taken away.. brought back to apologise and deported before the day was out.

Knowing that goes on in saudi arabia----you reported him for his simply "asking 'for
panties " ??? gee. I would never report anyone for that----its silly and maybe
a bit vulgar-----but -----gee. "pakistani hotel worker" I wonder what sort of
work a pakistani would do in a saudi hotel ???? I think it might depend
on whether or not he is muslim or not muslim. I have known pakistanis who had
job opportunities in Saudi arabia-----but not as "hotel workers" Let me guess----
COOK !!!!!!!! yes---it could be as a cook. (uhm---as in chef)