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Protesters demand release of condemned maid

Protesters demand release of condemned maid
Published: July 11, 2011 08:17 AM GMT
Updated: July 11, 2011 08:17 AM GMT

Christians and rights activists staged a protest outside the Saudi Arabian embassy in Colombo on Friday against a death sentence handed to a Sri Lankan housemaid. Over 150 protesters marched from Dewatagaha mosqueto the embassy holding placards and photos of the condemned woman, Rizana Nafeek, to demand her release. Nafeek was sentenced to death in October last year for allegedly killing the four-month-old baby of her Saudi employer in 2005. She was 17 years old at the time. “We won’t stop our struggle until Rizana is released by the Saudi authorities,” said Ranjan Ramanayaka, a member of parliament. He said the government also needs to do more win her release. Related reports Caritas prepares migrant workers for the worstSri Lankans appeal to Saudi king for mercyChurch joins others in seeking reprieve for maid condemned to death in Saudi Arabia

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