14 April 2008 :

a Turkish barber accused of swearing at God was sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia, while his family in Turkey called on authorities to intervene. Sabri Boğday from the southern Hatay province went to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia 11 years ago and opened a barbershop. According to reports, Boğday argued with his neighbour, an Egyptian tailor, and was arrested after the tailor told the police that he had sworn at God.
While Boğday has been in prison for the past 13 months, the Egyptian who made the allegation has disappeared. He was sentenced to death in the last court session and prison authorities told him to call his family for the last time.
The family also fears Boğday might be executed before the appeals court deals with the matter. Boğday's appeal is expected to be heard within 15 days.