#Human Rights
MR criticizes UK sanctions on former military leaders
SLPP Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa, who served as Executive President during the wartime, has strongly criticized the UK over sanctions imposed on former Chief...
I’m not aware of sanctions imposed on former military commanders – Deputy Minister of Defense
Deputy Minister of Defense Aruna Jayasekara has stated that he is not aware of the sanctions imposed by the United Kingdom on several...
UK sanctions Sri Lanka’s former military commanders and deputy LTTE leader
The United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on four Sri Lankans, including three former military commanders, who led the campaign that crushed the LTTE...
‘Batalanda’ Commission report tabled in parliament
The ‘Batalanda’ Commission report was presented to the Parliament this morning (14) by Leader of the House, Minister Bimal Ratnayake. The Concluding Observation...
Philippines ex-leader Duterte arrested on ICC warrant over drug killings
Philippine police have arrested former President Rodrigo Duterte after the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a warrant accusing him of crimes against humanity...
UNHRC: Core Group urges Sri Lanka to address gaps in human rights commitments
A joint report evaluating Sri Lanka’s recent political and human rights developments was submitted to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) during...
Sri Lanka’s Human Rights body recommends government ratify UN refugee convention
Sri Lanka’s Human Rights Commission (HRCSL) has recommended the government to ratify the UN refugee convention of 1951. This recommendation comes in the...
HRCSL unhappy over detention conditions of Rohingya Muslims
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has observed that the Rohingya migrants detained in a military camp are being treated like...
