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Coverage dated October 14, 2026

Saudia Arabia throws out death sentence for man over Facebook post

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Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court overturned a death sentence on 27-year-old Sri Lankan guest worker over a Facebook post offending Islam and Muhammad.

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  1. BBC News

    Saudi Arabia overturns death sentence for man over Facebook comment, Sri Lanka says (opens BBC News)

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    Anojan Sivarasa's case sent shockwaves through Sri Lanka, spurring diplomatic efforts to seek clemency.

  2. Crux

    Saudi Arabia overturns death sentence for Sri Lankan migrants accused of blasphemy (opens Crux)

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    Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court has overturned the death penalty for a Sri Lankan migrant convicted for blasphemy against Islam.

  3. UPI

    Saudia Arabia throws out death sentence for man over Facebook post (opens UPI)

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    Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court overturned a death sentence on 27-year-old Sri Lankan guest worker over a Facebook post offending Islam and Muhammad.

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