NSC issues humanitarian appeal on behalf of Sri Lankan facing death sentence in Saudi Arabia
The National Shoora Council (NSC) has submitted a humanitarian appeal to the King of Saudi Arabia Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, King of Saudi Arabia seeking royal clemency and compassionate consideration for Sri Lankan citizen Sivarasa Anujan, convicted and sentenced by a Saudi Court to five years of imprisonment and a financial fine of […]
The National Shoora Council (NSC), a Sri Lankan umbrella organization representing 14 national-level Muslim groups, has appealed to Saudi Arabia's King Salman for clemency on behalf of Sivarasa Anujan, a Sri Lankan citizen facing the death penalty. Anujan was convicted for posting comments insulting the Prophet Muhammad.
The NSC, while maintaining respect for Saudi Arabia's sovereignty and judicial system, emphasized humanitarian grounds for the appeal. They highlighted Anujan's genuine remorse and repentance after posting the controversial content, as well as the provocation of the incident by recent emotional reactions to a Hindu procession in Sri Lanka.
The NSC also pointed out Anujan's severe economic hardship, as he is a migrant technocrat supporting a family in Sri Lanka and cannot afford the substantial fine. His imprisonment has disrupted his life plans, including his upcoming marriage. The organization stressed that granting clemency would bring relief and promote interfaith harmony, strengthening the friendship between Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia.
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