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"We do not endorse the view that homosexuality is due to a disease of the mind or body."
The video circulated online showed a counsellor openly making homophobic remarks at a police training in Kandy.
As recently as October 2020, the SJB leader called it an “urgent need” of the hour.
Amnesty International said Hizbullah was detained on "trumped-up charges" under the "draconian" PTA.
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 will ramp up PCR testing for COVID 19 up to 3,000 persons per day as the total number of patients confirmed wi...
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