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Minister in December expected the bid call to be announced by end 2023.
Government donation of US$1mn will be distributed through official UN agencies, citizen contributions encouraged
Sri Lanka is committed to pursuing progress on reconciliation and human rights through domestic institutions
"Hoping that this contribution brings solace and strength during moments of crisis."
Turk is scheduled to visit the Chemmani mass grave
UN Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka has briefed Sri Lanka's Speaker on the upcoming visit
Protesters, however, vowed to agitate as planned and oust Gotabaya Rajapaksa
No country wants to help Sri Lanka despite a deep economic crisis; past records weigh
“We will give our recommendations based on our independent investigation,” said Liyanage.
“My message to society is that we have to say no to this racism."
Violent clashes across the country started after Rajapaksa supporters unleashed violence against unarmed protesters
Eight people died in the violence and over 230 were injured, according to police.
Refusing to leave the protest site, protesters said, no matter the court order, the agitation will continue.
The incident occurred on April 19 after police allegedly shot a protestor in Rambukkana.
Protesters and police trade charges of instigating violence first
“Please ensure that there is no interference whatsoever with the witnesses by the police."
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The government requests HRCSL to conduct a probe into Tuesday shooting.
"I must say if the police didn't take that action, 300 -400 would have been killed by now,"
Six suspects sentenced to death and nine sentenced to life imprisonment
Diyawadana was tortured and burnt by the mob who accused him of blasphemy early in December
“The protests roiling Sri Lanka are a clear message about many people’s economic situation."
Protest are triggered by shortages and steep fall of the currency
Other activists globally too have welcomed this decision.
Video footage showed the situation becoming heated, as police scrambled to block the path of the protestors.
The study covered a cross section of universities: old and new unis, and those situated in previous conflict zones.
Ministry secretary Jayanath Colombage also took part, a statement said.
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