Quick Info
| Profession | Migrant worker |
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| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Date of Birth | 20/12/1999 |
| Age | 26 years |
| Birthplace | Narpittimunai, Kalmunai, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka |
Latest News about Anojan Sivarasa
05/10/2026
Sri Lankan and international reports said a 24-year-old migrant worker from Narpittimunai, Kalmunai, was facing the death penalty in Saudi Arabia after an appellate court reportedly increased his punishment over a Facebook comment judged insulting to Islam and Prophet Muhammad. The case prompted fresh appeals from civil society and calls for diplomatic intervention in Sri Lanka.
05/10/2026
News reports said a four-member Sri Lankan legal delegation was preparing to travel to Saudi Arabia to pursue an appeal against the death sentence imposed on Anojan Sivarasa. The team was expected to meet Saudi law firms and discuss the case before the Saudi Supreme Court.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known for | Sri Lankan national reported in international and local news for a Saudi Arabia court case involving a social media comment. |
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| Current status | Reportedly facing a death sentence in Saudi Arabia as of September-October 2026. |
Family
| Mother | Name not publicly confirmed |
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Career
| Occupation | Migrant worker in Saudi Arabia |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was initially reported to have been sentenced to five years in prison and fined 3 million Saudi riyals before an appeal reportedly increased the sentence to death. | |
| 2. He is described in news reports as a Tamil from Sri Lanka's Eastern Province. | |
| 3. Some reports mention that he later issued an apology video on social media. |