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While countries can condemn Saudi Arabia's actions and impose sanctions, direct intervention in another sovereign nation's legal system is rare and complex. International pressure from human rights groups and foreign governments can sometimes influence decisions, but Saudi Arabia often resists external interference, especially on matters it considers internal.
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