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Rohingya fleeing Myanmar arriving in Sri Lanka, while Sri Lankan migrants trafficked to online crime camps in Myanmar
Recently, two women parliamentarians, Nilanthi Kottahachchi and Kaushalya Ariyarathne faced online harassment
Sri Lanka has long denied of alleged human rights abuses; ITJP also included economic crimes
Sri Lanka's new govt has rejected to extend the resolution
Persons with previous experience in fact finding or investigation, human rights law, international humanitarian law
UN, International Community have asked Sri Lanka to address past enforced disappearances
The Russian envoy said the decision was “totally unacceptable”.
Both Karannagoda and his wife, Srimathi Ashoka Karannagoda, will be ineligible for entry into the US.
Sri Lanka has rarely seen sexual harassment allegations coming into the public domain.
The MP claimed that not even Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe appeared to have confidence in the bill.
The Anti-Terrorism Bill, which was published on March 22, 2023, is intended to replace the “notorious” PTA, HRW said...
Sri Lanka has fulfill some key international conventions to be eligible for GSP+ renewal
HRW said that Sri Lanka should ensure that anti-corruption reforms provide accountability.
Thalduwa further claimed that Sri Lanka Police uses teargas produced by internationally recognised companies.
The need to appoint an Ombudswoman has also been recognised, he said.
“These are issues to do with conscience,” said Wickramaratne.
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Sri Lanka sees new political risks since its sovereign debt default
Mudalige was arrested in August 18 after a protest march held in Colombo.
CEB agreed for uninterrupted power supply until February 17.
The OHCHR also urged the government to provide full reparations to the victims, establish the truth and ensure justice.
The sanctions come Sri Lanka repeatedly rejecting Western demand to address past rights abuses as per UN resolution
Several Western nations have warned of targeted sanctions on Rajapaksas for past HR abuses
Sri Lanka has not executed anybody since 1976
Measures are also being taken under provisions of the Act to destroy ice and other dangerous drugs, he said.
The sanctions include financial sanctions and visa restrictions.
Most Sri Lankan men are gender insensitive, not serious about violence against women
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