Death sentences over alleged insults to Muhammad reported in Saudi Arabia and Iran, in separate cases

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How the sides differ Alternative sources stress a Saudi death sentence being reversed; right sources stress an Iranian sentence being imposed, in apparently separate cases.

Both articles concern death sentences tied to social media posts said to insult the Prophet Muhammad. Middle East Eye reports that a Saudi court sentenced Sri Lankan Anojan Sivarasa over a Facebook comment, despite his deleting it and apologising, and that the Supreme Court later reversed the ruling. The Daily Wire, citing the Daily Mail, reports that Iran sentenced 23-year-old Najmeh Amini last month after eight months in a Mashhad prison. The articles name different countries and people, so they do not appear to describe the same case.

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Alternative MEMiddle East EyeSaudi Arabia cancels death sentence for Sri Lankan who insulted Prophet Muhammad

Focuses on a Saudi case in which the death sentence was overturned, noting the defendant's deletion of the comment and apology.

Right DWDaily WireIran Sentences Young Woman To Death For Insulting Muhammad

Focuses on an Iranian woman's death sentence, citing the country's penal code on insulting the prophet and her time in prison.