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"1.6 million differently-abled community members have not received the empowerment they deserve."
Action is needed by both the public sector and the private sector for prevention of violence against women
Two Sri Lankans have been killed since the conflict started on Oct 7
Domestic institutions such as the OMP, Office for Reparations, and ONUR will be strengthened
“State institutions should refrain from threatening, intimidating, or harassing human rights defenders
The need for international aid in bringing justice for the victims was also to be addressed, the statement said.
"We are confident that we will have the GSP plus for a while. But it does not mean that we should take it lightly."
"Sri Lanka has undertaken substantial steps with a view to accountability, restorative justice and reconciliation."
The latest report has also recommended the immediate investigation of the findings of the Paranagama Commission.
“It is the stink of a festering group of society that is emanating from this attack,” the minister said.
“It’s still early. We have made videos on various issues. It’s hard to say at this point who might be behind it."
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Sri Lanka likely to face strong criticism over its human rights situation, diplomats say
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"We highlight the importance of responsible, balanced and impartial reporting."
Buddhist monk Kalupahana Piyarathana Thero was also appointed a member
"The larger society doesn’t seem to know what the laws are in the first place," said Hettiarachchi.
The leaders of Sri Lanka's Buddhist clergy have also commended the swift investigations.
President’s Spokesman Kingsly Rathnayaka confirmed the appointment in a tweet Thursday (09) afternoon.
Diyawadana’s remains were flown into Sri Lanka Monday (06) afternoon.
“I am particularly interested in assessing to what extent progress has already been achieved in this regard."
“I am not leaving politics. I am going at the request of the president."
The visit follows UN Secretary-General António Guterres’s meeting with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in September.
“The meetings also reviewed drugs policy, environment and climate change, as well as corruption.”
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