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One law for the ruling class, another for the rest

A dangerous double standard By Vox Civis One thing the National People’s Power (NPP) government has demonstrated with remarkable consistency during the year...

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Government’s ‘Prajashakthi’ programme opposed by ITAK

The Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) has expressed its opposition to the government’s “Prajashakthi” programme. ITAK media spokesperson and former member of parliament...

International

Operation Pawan in Sri Lanka: Indian Defence Minister calls for IPKF recognition

The sacrifices made by Indian soldiers during Operation Pawan in Sri Lanka nearly four decades ago should be honoured, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath...

International

CIA director had two-hour meeting with new Venezuelan leader in Caracas

CIA director John Ratcliffe met Venezuela’s Interim President Delcy Rodríguez in Caracas on Thursday “at President Trump’s direction,” a US official has said....

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AKD urged to reverse promotion of officer charged in Ekneligoda disappearance

Activists and media freedom groups have protested the promotion of a military intelligence officer accused in the abduction and disappearance of journalist Prageeth...

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FAO appeals for US$ 16.5 million in international assistance for Sri Lanka

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has appealed for US$ 16.5 million in international assistance to support the early...

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Sri Lanka’s export recovery at risk with US tariff threat over Iran trade?

The recent warning issued by US President Donald Trump on imposing additional trade tariff of 25% on countries engaged in trade with Iran...

Families mourn victims of Sri Lanka’s 1983-2009 civil war on the beach at Mullivaikal where the final battle took place, May 17, 2024. © 2024 Eranga Jayawardena/AP Photo
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UN finds systemic sexual violence during Sri Lanka’s civil war: HRW

A new United Nations report about sexual violence related to Sri Lanka’s civil war is another step forward in the struggle for accountability for crimes under international...