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Anojan Sivarasa, a 24-year-old migrant worker, is facing the death penalty in Saudi Arabia. An appellate court found him guilty of blasphemy against Islam and the Prophet Muhammad over a comment he made on Facebook. The case has sent shockwaves through Sri Lanka, sparking widespread concern and civil society petitions across the country. Multiple political parties and government bodies have co-ordinated diplomatic efforts seeking clemency. Tap the link in @BBCNews's bio to read more about the events leading up to his sentence. #AnojanSivarasa #SaudiArabia #BBCNews

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