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UN seeks further sanctions on Sri Lankans accused of gross human rights abuses
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, called on member states to impose further sanctions on those credibly accused of gross human rights violations in Sri Lanka.
Turk was speaking at the 60th session of the…
EU concerned over the continued use of PTA in Sri Lanka
The European Union (EU) is concerned over the continued use of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) in Sri Lanka while recognizing on-going steps towards repealing the legislation.
Speaking at the 60th session of the Human Rights…
US and Sri Lanka launch multilateral ‘Pac Angel 25’ exercise to enhance disaster response
The United States and Sri Lanka today officially launched PACIFIC ANGEL (Pac Angel) 25 at Katunayake Air Base, with U.S. Defense Attaché Lt. Col. Matthew House joining Sri Lanka Air Force leaders to open the exercise.
The five-day…
Speaker announces SC verdict on Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill
The Speaker of Parliament (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne announced today (09) that the Supreme Court has determined that no provision of the Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill is inconsistent with any provisions of the Constitution of Sri…
Sri Lanka needs thinkers who question, create, and innovate – PM Harini
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized the importance of nurturing a new generation equipped with creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking, stressing that the Sri Lanka’s future depends on individuals who can question existing…
UK deeply concerned by Sri Lanka’s continued use of PTA to ‘restrict fundamental freedoms’
The United Kingdom (UK) has called for “tangible and sustained progress” on human rights and accountability in Sri Lanka while also emphasizing the importance of exhuming and investigating mass grave sites in accordance with international…
Sri Lanka reaffirms commitment to achieving reconciliation at UN Human Rights Council
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath has underlined the commitment and the political will of the new government for transformation in Sri Lanka and to create a new political culture to advance the…
“Let’s Return Kala Wewa to the Elephants” project conducted
The project titled ‘Let’s Return Kala Wewa to the Elephants’, as part of the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ initiative, has been carried out in the floodplain areas of the Kala Wewa National Park.
According to the Presidential Media Division, the…
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister to deliver statement at 60th UNHRC session today
The 60th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) commences today (8) in Geneva and will continue until October 8.
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath, is expected to deliver a special statement on…
UNP agrees to work with SJB constructively in future
The United National Party (UNP) has decided to continue engaging cooperatively with the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and other opposition political parties, in accordance with the consensus reached during initial discussions.…