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Dissanayake's new govt has promised to address rights abuses, but has rejected UN resolution
Sri Lanka's successive governments have failed to cooperate with UNHRC probe on rights abuses
Report steps out of its mandated sphere of human rights to comment on macro economics, issues under sovereign purview
Ambassador Zaid paid a farewell call on Gunawardena
During the public review, the committee is expected to engage with the state delegation on a range of matters,
Asks to substantially revise it to bring it into compliance with Sri Lanka’s international human rights law obligation...
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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"We will discuss this with students and student leaders. I think the time given is sufficient," he said.
President says there is a move to initiate another round of protests
Chambers say protests may adversely impact economy, tourism
"It is our duty to make their future secure and successful," he said.
"All persons are equal before the law and are entitled to the equal protection of the law."
"Though a female ward exists, it should be relocated to some other region. This would be good for everybody."
Bureau of Rehabilitation Bill strongly criticized by rights groups
The announcement came in the wake of the latest UNHRC resolution on Sri Lanka that was passed with 20 votes.
"They have not officially communicated that, but there are some indications of their willingness,” he said.
It had been previously decided in March 2022 that a 100,000 rupees should be paid as compensation
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