Amnesty International has learned that King Abdullah bin ‘Abdul ‘Aziz Al-Saud is currently considering the death sentences of Sri Lankan nationals D.D. Ranjith de Silva, E.J. Victor Corea and Sanath Pushpakumara. The King has the power to grant clemency or ratify the death sentences of the three men. If the sentences are ratified, the men could be executed at any time.
