Saudi Supreme Court overturns death sentence of Sri Lankan national Anojan Sivarasa

The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has set aside the death sentence imposed on Sri Lankan national Anojan Sivarasa. This development was announced by Sri Lanka's Deputy Foreign Minister Arun Hemachandra.

Following the decision, various Sri Lankan political figures expressed their gratitude and welcomed the news. Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa thanked the Saudi Arabian Government and legal teams involved, describing it as a "matter of immense joy." Opposition MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam also welcomed the reversal and called for Anojan Sivarasa's safe return.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake expressed gratitude to Saudi Arabia and affirmed a commitment to supporting Sri Lankans overseas. Additionally, Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) leader and MP Mano Ganesan hailed the decision as a tremendous relief and a triumph of national unity, thanking the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Sri Lanka has officially thanked Saudi Arabia for overturning Anojan Sivarasa's death sentence.