Anoj an Sivarasa’s Saudi Facebook-comment case

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• X (formerly Twitter)x.com7

  1. Primera información 8 oct 12:39 UTC
  2. Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has set aside the death sentence imposed on a Sri Lankan migrant worker over a Facebook comment, Sri Lanka’s Deputy Foreign Minister Arun Hemachandra said on Wednesday. https://colombogazette.com/2026/10/14/saudi-court-overturns-sri-lankan-workers-death-sentence-over-facebook-comment14 oct UTC
  3. ⚖ Explainer: Sivarasa Anojan, the Facebook comment and the death sentence in Saudi Arabia Sivarasa Anojan, a 24-year-old Eelam Tamil engineer from Kalmunai, faces execution in Saudi Arabia over a Facebook comment he says he deleted within about ten minutes. He was first sentenced to five years' imprisonment, but after Saudi prosecutors appealed, the sentence was raised to death on 17 September. His family says he has since been attacked in prison, while Sri Lankan diplomats have not been allowed to see him. An appeal to the Saudi Supreme Court must be filed by 17 October. Here is how the case unfolded and what happens next.8 oct UTC
  4. Thank you Sri Lanka. Romb Romb Nandri14 oct UTC
  5. A Facebook argument that began around a religious dispute in Sri Lanka has ended with migrant worker Anojan Sivarasa facing a death sentence in Saudi Arabia. Initially sentenced to five years in prison and fined three million Saudi riyals, Sivarasa later received the death penalty after the case went before an appellate court. Sri Lanka is now preparing a Supreme Court appeal while pursuing diplomatic and clemency efforts. Here’s how the case unfolded. (Anojan Sivarasa, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, blasphemy case, Facebook comment, death sentence, Supreme Court appeal) #AnojanSivarasa #SaudiArabia #SriLanka #BlasphemyCase #OutlookIndia7 oct UTC
  6. A Facebook comment. A death sentence. 24-year-old Eelam Tamil engineer Sivarasa Anojan faces execution in Saudi Arabia over a Facebook comment he says he deleted within minutes. How did it come to this, and can he be saved? A thread. 👇8 oct UTC
  7. 🇱🇰 Tamil Hindu politicians, religious leaders and civil society gather at public ceremonies every year to celebrate the perpetrators of horrific crimes against Muslims and Sinhalese as "Great Heroes." But today it's "Save Anojan!" 🤷‍♀️ #SLnews #Sinhala #Muslim #Tamil #Eelam12 oct UTC
  8. Saudi Arabia has sentenced Anojan Sivarasa, a Sri Lankan migrant worker, to death. His family is trying to bring him home. The 26-year-old moved to Saudi Arabia in 2025 to work for Denys Arabia, an engineering, procurement, and construction contractor. During Sri Lanka’s June 2026 Pada Yatra, a stray dog began following pilgrims, who named him after Lord Subramaniam. Then, a video of a man kicking the dog went viral. One user made a reportedly derogatory comment about Shiva. Sivarasa responded with an allegedly derogatory comment about Prophet Muhammad. Sivarasa deleted his comment after 10 minutes and apologized on video. But people still circulated his words with his photo. By June 30, Denys Arabia had fired him. “People in Saudi Arabia knew nothing about this matter. It was individuals in Sri Lanka who sent emails to the company where my brother worked,” Hamsidan, Sivarasa’s brother, told BBC. On July 1, the Sri Lankan embassy in Saudi Arabia asked Denys Arabia to help br...6 oct UTC
• tamilguardian.com6

  1. Explainer: Sivarasa Anojan, the Facebook comment and the death sentence in Saudi Arabia | Tamil Guardian
  2. Saudi Supreme Court overturns death sentence on Tamil worker Anojan | Tamil Guardian
  3. Tamil youth faces death sentence in Saudi Arabia over Facebook comment | Tamil Guardian
  4. Sri Lankan ambassador visits death-row prisoner Anojan in Saudi Arabia | Tamil Guardian
  5. Tamil youth faces death sentence in Saudi Arabia over Facebook comment | Tamil Guardian
  6. Amnesty International urges Saudi Arabia to quash Anojan's death sentence and release him | Tamil Guardian
• Times Onlinesundaytimes.lk6

  1. Anojan Sivarasa’s death sentence set aside by Saudi Supreme Court - TimesOnline
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• Newswirenewswire.lk4

  1. Primera información 10 oct 04:51 UTC
  2. Saudi Supreme Court sets aside death sentence of Sri Lankan Anojan Sivarasa - Deputy FM14 oct UTC
  3. Anojan Sivarasa case: Legal team finalizes appeal to Saudi Supreme Court10 oct UTC
  4. Sri Lanka thanks Saudi Arabia after Supreme Court overturns Anojan Sivarasa’s death sentence14 oct UTC
  5. Sri Lankan ambassador visits Anojan Sivarasa at Dammam prison10 oct UTC
• The Independentindependent.co.uk3

  1. Primera información 13 oct 12:18 UTC
  2. Man who insulted the Prophet Muhammad has death penalty overturned in Saudi Arabia14 oct UTC
  3. Saudi Arabia overturns death sentence of Sri Lankan man convicted over Facebook post14 oct UTC
  4. Sri Lankan ambassador visits foreign worker sentenced to death for Facebook post in Saudi Arabia13 oct UTC
• dailymirror.lk2

  1. Anojan Sivarasa’s death sentence overturned - Breaking News | Daily Mirror
  2. Sri Lanka expresses gratitude to Saudi Arabia over Anojan Shivarasah case - Breaking News | Daily Mirror
• ft.lk2

  1. Shanakiyan raises alarm over Ministry’s handling of Saudi death sentence case | Daily FT
  2. Clemency for Anojan Sivarasa | Daily FT
• newsfirst.lk2

  1. Anojan Sivarasa Wins Lifeline as Saudi Court Overturns Death Sentence
  2. Anojan Sivarasa Wins Lifeline as Saudi Court Overturns Death Sentence
• Onlankaonlanka.com2

  1. Primera información 10 oct 13:55 UTC
  2. Saudi Supreme Court overturns Anojan Sivarasa's death sentence14 oct UTC
  3. Sri Lankan Ambassador visits Anojan Sivarasa in Saudi Prison10 oct UTC
• Outlook Indiaoutlookindia.com2

  1. Primera información 14 oct 09:35 UTC
  2. Saudi Court Sets Aside Sri Lankan Worker Anojan Sivarasa’s Death Sentence After Diplomatic Push14 oct UTC
  3. From Facebook Post To Death Sentence: Sivarasa’s Saudi Case7 oct UTC
• Sri Lanka News | Ada Derana | Truth Firstadaderana.lk2

  1. Primera información 14 oct 05:27 UTC
  2. Saudi Supreme Court set aside death sentence against Anojan Sivarasa – Deputy Minister14 oct UTC
  3. Hatton youth stage silent protest seeking pardon for Sri Lankan facing death sentence in Saudi Arabia20 sept UTC
• Aaj English TVaaj.tv1

  1. Saudi Arabia overturns death sentence of Sri Lankan worker over facebook comment - World
• Amnesty Internationalamnesty.org1

  1. Primera información 7 oct 16:44 UTC
  2. Chilling death sentence against Sri Lankan migrant worker in Saudi7 oct UTC
• Amnesty International UKamnesty.org.uk1

  1. Saudi Arabia: ‘Chilling’ death sentence for Sri Lankan worker over social media post
• Amnesty International USAamnestyusa.org1

  1. Saudi Arabia: Overturn Death Sentence Against Sri Lankan Migrant Worker Over Social Media Post
• asianews.it1

  1. Sri Lanka mobilises after compatriot is sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia | AsiaNews
• austvnews.com.au1

  1. Primera información 14 oct 06:00 UTC
  2. Sri Lankan Man’s Death Sentence Overturned in Saudi Arabia - AusLanka TV News14 oct UTC
• BBC Newsbbc.co.uk1

  1. Primera información 14 oct 06:11 UTC
  2. Saudi Arabia overturns death sentence for man over Facebook comment, Sri Lanka says14 oct UTC
• BBC Newsbbc.com1

  1. Saudi Arabia urged to spare man sentenced to death over Facebook post5 oct UTC
• Colombo Telegraphcolombotelegraph.com1

  1. The Fate Of Sivarasa Anojan: A Clarion Call For Proactive Diplomacy2 oct UTC
• colombogazette.com1

  1. Saudi Court Overturns Sri Lankan Worker’s Death Sentence Over Facebook Comment | Colombo Gazette
• El-Balad.comel-balad.com1

  1. Anojan Sivarasa faces death sentence over Facebook post6 oct UTC
• facebook.com1

  1. Arun Hemachandra
• Fact Crescendo Afghanistan Englishfactcrescendo.com1

  1. Anojan Case: Fake Quotes Attributed to Arkam Ilyas, Rishad Bathiudeen and Tharindu Jayawardena! - Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka English | The leading fact-checking website23 sept UTC
• Free Press Journalfreepressjournal.in1

  1. Sri Lanka Seeks Clemency For 24-year-old Anojan Sivarasa Sentenced To Death In Saudi Arabia6 oct UTC
• Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com1

  1. Primera información 14 oct 10:04 UTC
  2. Saudi Arabia overturns Sri Lankan migrant worker’s death sentence over Facebook comment | World News14 oct UTC
• Human Rights Watchhrw.org1

  1. Primera información 13 oct 16:15 UTC
  2. Saudi Arabia: Death Penalty for Facebook Comment13 oct UTC
• IBC Tamilibctamil.com1

  1. சிறப்பு பிரதிநிதியாக பைசர் முஸ்தபா! அனோஜன் விவகாரத்தில் வலுக்கும் கோரிக்கை - ஐபிசி தமிழ்21 sept UTC
• India Todayindiatoday.in1

  1. Primera información 14 oct 06:32 UTC
  2. Saudi Arabia overturns death sentence for man over Facebook comment14 oct UTC
• International Business Times UKibtimes.co.uk1

  1. Saudi Arabia Sentences Sri Lankan Worker to Death Over Deleted Facebook Comment About Prophet Muhammad | IBTimes UK7 oct UTC
• island.lk1

  1. Hatton youth protest against reported death sentence for Lankan in Saudi Arabia – The Island
• iugo.com.uy1

  1. The Diplomatic Battle To Save Sivarasa Anojan From Death Row — Ivan
• Jaffna Monitorjaffnamonitor.com1

  1. Inside the Appeal That Ended in a Death Sentence for Sivarasa Anojan19 sept UTC
• Khaleej Timeskhaleejtimes.com1

  1. Primera información 14 oct 07:14 UTC
  2. Saudi Arabia 'set aside' death penalty judgment for expat, Sri Lankan minister says14 oct UTC
• lankaleader.lk1

  1. Primera información 12 oct 05:01 UTC
  2. Appeal filed in Saudi Supreme Court for Sri Lankan on death row12 oct UTC
• Latest in the News Sphere | The Morningthemorning.lk1

  1. SC appeal being finalised for Lankan on death row | The Morning
• manthri.lk1

  1. Faiszer Musthapha
• Mawratanews.lk | Sri Lanka Latest Sinhala News and Headlinesmawratanews.lk1

  1. Sri Lankan National Anojan Sivarasa: Legal Delegation Heads to Saudi Arabia to Seek Release or Sentence Reduction - Sri Lanka News Update4 oct UTC
• News Centernewscenter.lk1

  1. Saudi Supreme Court set aside death sentence against Anojan Sivarasa – Deputy Minister
• newsbytesapp.com1

  1. Sivarasa Anojan given death sentence in Saudi for Facebook comment
• Okay Newsokaynews.com1

  1. Primera información 14 oct 08:02 UTC
  2. Saudi Court Overturns Anojan Sivarasa’s Death Sentence14 oct UTC
• Parliament of Sri Lankaparliament.lk1

  1. Parliament of Sri Lanka - Hon. Faiszer Musthapha, PC, M.P.
• People Dailypeopledaily.digital1

  1. Primera información 14 oct 10:40 UTC
  2. Saudi Arabia overturns death sentence for man over Facebook comment14 oct UTC
• Peoples Gazette Nigeriagazettengr.com1

  1. Primera información 14 oct 07:54 UTC
  2. Saudi Arabia overturns Anojan Sivarasa's death sentence over Facebook post14 oct UTC
• Punch Newspaperspunchng.com1

  1. Primera información 8 oct 12:36 UTC
  2. Man sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia over Facebook comment8 oct UTC
• saharareporters.com1

  1. Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court Overturns Death Sentence Handed To Man Over Facebook Comment | Sahara Reporters
• srilankamirror.com1

  1. Amnesty International urges to overturn Anojan’s death sentence – Sri Lanka Mirror – Right to Know. Power to Change
• The Examinerexaminer.media1

  1. Anojan’s family in the dark, didn’t know appeal could lead to death sentence2 oct UTC
• The Hinduthehindu.com1

  1. Primera información 14 oct 08:01 UTC
  2. Saudi Supreme Court sets aside Sri Lankan migrant worker’s death penalty14 oct UTC
• The Siasat Dailysiasat.com1

  1. Primera información 14 oct 10:14 UTC
  2. Saudi overturns Tamil man’s death sentence over Prophet remarks14 oct UTC
• The Times of Indiaindiatimes.com1

  1. Primera información 14 oct 09:41 UTC
  2. Saudi Supreme Court sets aside death sentence of Sri Lankan Hindu man Anojan Sivarasa over Facebook comment | World News14 oct UTC
• TheCommuneMagthecommunemag.com1

  1. Primera información 14 oct 10:14 UTC
  2. Saudi Arabia Sets Aside Death Sentence Of Sri Lankan Hindu Migrant Worker Anojan Sivarasa Over Alleged Blasphemy - The Commune14 oct UTC
• ThePrinttheprint.in1Primero

  1. Primera información 7 oct 13:21 UTC
  2. Facebook comment to death penalty: How Sri Lankan engineer’s case unfolded in Saudi Arabia7 oct UTC
• wikipedia.org1

  1. Faiszer Musthapha - Wikipedia12 jul UTC