Sri Lankan Ambassador visits detained citizen in Saudi prison

Sri Lankan Ambassador to Saudi Arabia O. L. Ameer Ajwad visited Anojan Sivarasa at Dammam Central Prison on October 8 to assess his well-being and legal status. Sivarasa, a 27-year-old Sri Lankan national employed in Saudi Arabia, is facing a death sentence following a social media post deemed insulting to Prophet Muhammad.

During the visit, the ambassador discussed Sivarasa’s needs and reaffirmed the embassy’s commitment to providing consular and legal support under the direction of Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism. The embassy is currently assisting Sivarasa with his appeal process before the Supreme Court.

Ambassador Ajwad reported that Sivarasa is in good health and met with prison officials, including the director and medical doctor, to ensure proper care is being provided. Efforts are ongoing to secure clemency for the detained citizen.