Members of the feared religious police in Saudi Arabia are for the first time due to stand trial over the deaths in their custody of two men.The deaths, which occurred a few weeks ago, sparked a media uproar, leading to calls for a re-evaluation of the force's role and responsibilities.
One of the dead men had been accused of socialising with an unrelated woman, the other of alleged alcohol peddling.
Both died shortly after being detained by the religious police.
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