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September 18, 2023

Sri Lanka: Abuses Undercut Proposed ‘Truth Commission’

The Sri Lankan government’s ongoing abuses are undermining the purported goals of its newly proposed truth and reconciliation commission, Human Rights Watch said in a report published today.

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