Arun Hemachandra

Deputy Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka

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Born: July 19, 1991

Party: National People's Power

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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Saudi supreme court overturns Sri Lankan worker's death sentence over Facebook post

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Announced the supreme court decision

Saudi Arabia's supreme court set aside a death sentence for a Sri Lankan migrant worker who posted a Facebook comment deemed insulting to Islam. The October 14 ruling came after Colombo mounted an urgent diplomatic and legal push.

Updated Oct 16