Dossier
khat
Coverage of khat in the Nexus archive.
Kibrom Gebremariamperson1Tsigabu Hagosperson1Kidane Angesomperson1Khamis Mushait detention centerplace1Saudi Arabiaplace1Ethiopiaplace1Human Rights Watchorganization1NYPDorganization1NYPD Watchdog Grouporganization1Patrolmen's Benevolent Associationorganization1body cavity searchtopic1New York Cityplace1
- 'His death has killed a part of me': The Ethiopians awaiting execution in Saudi Arabia
Ethiopian nationals on death row in Saudi Arabia's Khamis Mushait detention center face execution for drug-related offenses, including possession of khat. Three Tigrayans were executed in April 2026 after being arrested for carrying khat, which is illegal in Saudi Arabia. Prisoners reported forced confessions, signing Arabic documents without understanding them, and witnessing executions.
- Watchdog group accuses NYC cop of illegal cavity search of khat user: police union
A New York City police union is disputing an NYPD watchdog group's accusation that an officer conducted an illegal cavity search after finding the level 1 narcotic khat in a driver's vehicle. The conflict centers on what constitutes a lawful body cavity search under police procedures.