"We apply Sharia law according to the facts we see" says Saudi spokesman - BBC News

In a rare interview with the BBC the Saudia Arabian government has defended its decision to execute a leading Shia cleric on Saturday. His death sparked  angry protests in Iran and other countries including Pakistan, and Bahrain. Sheikh Mansour Al-Ghefary, Saudi Justice Ministry spokesman spoke to BBC's Lyse Doucet. As you will hear the interview was simultaneously translated by Saudi TV.

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