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Saudi Arabia overturns death sentence for man over Facebook comment

Saudi Arabia overturns death sentence for man over Facebook comment
BBC News Wednesday 14 October 2026, 06:11 UTC 1 min read
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Anojan Sivarasa's case sent shockwaves through Sri Lanka, spurring diplomatic efforts to seek clemency.

Anojan Sivarasa's case sent shockwaves through Sri Lanka, spurring diplomatic efforts to seek clemency.
Saudi Arabia (LOCATION) Facebook (ORG) Anojan Sivarasa's (PERSON) Sri Lanka (LOCATION)
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