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Saudi court sets aside worker’s death sentence over Facebook comment—but freedom is unconfirmed
Sri Lankan officials confirm that Anojan Sivarasa’s death-penalty judgment has been set aside. His release, final punishment and ability to return home remain unresolved.
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Wat we eerst wisten
- The Eastern Region appellate court imposes a death sentence.
- Sri Lankan officials announce that the death-penalty judgment has been set aside; Hemachandra dates the decision to October 13.
Toen nog open
- Sivarasa’s post-ruling custody status, any replacement sentence and the final status of the underlying conviction remain unconfirmed.
- No recovered order establishes whether the original five-year prison term and three-million-riyal fine remain enforceable.
Waar we op zouden letten
- The operative court order and any subsequent custody or sentencing decision are needed to establish whether he can leave prison and return to Sri Lanka.