COLOMBO : The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has set aside the death sentence imposed on Anojan Sivarasa on 13 October 2026, marking a significant breakthrough in Sri Lanka’s sustained diplomatic and legal efforts to secure a favourable outcome in his case.
According to a press rease issued by the foreign ministry in Colombo on Wednesday, October 14, “This decision brings immense relief to Anojan Sivarasa and his family and represents an important development following continued engagement and coordinated efforts by the relevant authorities and legal teams.”
