The Honourable Mohamed Azath Sanoon Salley (Sinhala: මොහොමඩ් අසාත් සනූන් සාලි) (born 18 September 1963[citation needed]) is a Sri Lankan politician and the eighth Governor of the Western Province.
[2] In May 2013, Salley was arrested and later released by the Sri Lankan Forces under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) after he supposedly called Muslims to launch an "armed struggle" during an interview.,[3][4] the charges were proven to be baseless and he was acquitted.
He worked in partnership with the United Arab Emirates High Commission in Colombo to help the needy during the Islamic Holy Month of Ramazan.
The foundation donates food, dry rations and financial assistance to less fortunate every year in collaboration with corporate sponsors and high commissions.
Azath Salley is presently the leader of the National Unity Alliance, a registered and active political party in Sri Lanka.