Saudi Arabia's religious police are stepping up their efforts to find and punish witches.

• Author: Oliver, Charles
• Position: Brickbats - Brief article

Saudi Arabia's religious police are stepping up their efforts to find and punish witches. The Los Angeles Times reports that anyone who acts oddly may be accused of witchcraft. Among those who have been convicted is Muhammad Burhan, who was lashed 300 times and spent more than 40 months in prison before being deported. Officials...