Geneva resolution on Sri Lanka today…
The UN Human Rights Council resolution on Sri Lanka is due to be put to a vote today (Tuesday 23). Although the vote took place yesterday, the Human Rights Council said it had…
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Eco-friendly cutouts fed up with police protecting our government!
Eco-friendly cutouts fed up with police protecting our government Police have called for the removal of a painting by a group of youths at a makeshift exhibition in the capital to draw public attention…
Prison official created unrest to shoot…
Human rights activist Sudesh Nandimal What do you think about the situation today when talking about the rights of prisoners? Torture in prisons is not a recent phenomenon, it is a thing of the past.…
A Proposed New Law on Visits of Magistrates’ to Police Stations.
Basil Fernando Gazette notification has been published on 05th March 2021, announcing proposed amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code. It creates the obligation for all Magistrates in the country to visit Police Stations, situated…
Consensus Internationally Is Not Possible When There Is None At Home.
by Jehan Perera A book titled Geneva Crisis – The Way Forward compiled by the Ambassadors’ Forum of Sri Lanka was launched at the Foreign Ministry. The inspiration behind the book was Sarath Wijesinghe, PC…
The International community must show strong support for Hong Kong through diplomatic pressure and international action- Forum Asia.
(Bangkok, 15 March 2021) – ‘We urge the UN Human Rights Council to call on Hong Kong and Chinese authorities to ensure the protection of fundamental human rights in Hong Kong in line with international…
Women’ Rights, Economic Oppression and Human Rights…
In the case of Sri Lanka, out of around 21.5 million population, females are around 50.7%, perhaps due to more males being killed in wars and violence. by Dr Laksiri Fernando “Oppression” refers to…
Police Commission re-investigates injustice to A / L student…
The National Police Commission has decided to re-investigate a student who was scheduled to sit for the GCE Advanced Level examination and was illegally arrested by the Gokarella Police for filing a false case using…
Two opinions on Pcol report…
The Minister of Plantation Industries and Co-Cabinet Minister Ramesh Pathirana stated that it is with the utmost respect that the legal process regarding the Easter attack is being carried out very clearly and expeditiously and…
What are the suggestions against Sri lanka?
It has been widely reported and famous in the media these days that a resolution against Sri Lanka has been tabled at the 46th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. Although no…