Saudi Arabia has overturned the death sentence against Sri Lankan national Anojan Sivarasa over a Facebook comment, bringing a major development in a case that had caused widespread concern in Sri Lanka.
Sivarasa’s case prompted diplomatic efforts to seek clemency. The available information does not specify when the sentence was overturned or provide further details about the Facebook comment, the legal proceedings or the revised outcome.
The case had sent shockwaves through Sri Lanka, where the death sentence generated pressure for diplomatic intervention. The decision to overturn it represents the latest known development in the matter, although no further information has been supplied about Sivarasa’s current legal status or any next steps.
