And despite the reforms, authorities have simultaneously provided reminders of what gave Saudi Arabia its ruthless reputation in the first place, notably the mass execution of 81 men in a single day in March for offenses related to "terrorism."
Kwaye ngaphandle kohlaziyo, abasemagunyeni ngaxeshanye babonelele ngezikhumbuzo zento eyanika iSaudi Arabia igama layo elikhohlakeleyo kwasekuqaleni, ngokukodwa ukubulawa kwabantu abaninzi be-81 ngosuku olunye ngo-Matshi ngenxa yezono ezinxulumene "nobunqolobi."