{
  "id": 14565061,
  "title": "Mano Ganesan hails unity as Saudi court overturns death sentence on Sri Lankan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/mano-ganesan-hails-unity-as-saudi-court-overturns-death-sentence-on",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T23:45:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Island Sri Lanka",
    "slug": "the-island-sri-lanka",
    "url": "http://island.lk/mano-ganesan-hails-unity-as-saudi-court-overturns-death-sentence-on-sri-lankan/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) leader and Member of Parliament Mano Ganesan has expressed satisfaction with the Saudi Supreme Court's decision to rescind the death sentence handed to Sri Lankan citizen Anojan Sivarasa. In a statement, Ganesan hailed the development as a great relief for the nation and a testament to national unity. He extended thanks to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its Crown Prince for their assistance in the matter. Ganesan also praised the Government of Sri Lanka, led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, for their diplomatic and legal endeavors aimed at alleviating Sivarasa's plight overseas. He recognized the contributions of opposition political parties, civil society organizations, and members of the public, who put aside their differences to stand in solidarity with Sivarasa and his family. Ganesan emphasized that the collective response showcased the strength of a nation united, transcending political and community divides. He referred to the outcome as a \"victory as one nation, standing united\", emphasizing that the case served as a powerful illustration of national solidarity, with the country unifying in support of a fellow citizen.",
  "summary": "Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) leader and MP Mano Ganesan has welcomed the Saudi Supreme Court’s decision to set aside the death sentence imposed on Sri Lankan national Anojan Sivarasa, describing the development as a tremendous relief for the country and a triumph of national unity. In a statement, Ganesan expressed gratitude to the Kingdom of […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}