Sri Lanka
Respect for fundamental human rights in Sri Lanka has been in serious jeopardy under the Gotabaya Rajapaksa presidency. His administration has blocked accountability for grave abuses linked to the 26-year civil war that ended in 2009. In 2021, the UN Human Rights Council mandated that the UN collect and analyze evidence of international crimes for future prosecutions. The draconian Prevention of Terrorism Act was expanded, facilitating torture and other abuse. Victims of past abuses, their families, and human rights defenders are subjected to surveillance and intimidation. Muslims, Tamils, and other minorities face discrimination and threats.
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Free Speech
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Sri Lanka: Muslims Face Threats, Attacks
Authorities Should Act Against Incitement by Buddhist Nationalists
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News
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European Parliament Alarmed over Sri Lanka’s Rights Situation
Resolution Calls for Measures to Address Mounting Abuses
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Sri Lanka: Joint Statement Calls for Immediate Release of Poet Detained for a Year Without Charge
May 16, 2021
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Sri Lanka Face Covering Ban Latest Blow for Muslim Women
Discriminatory Measure Targets Marginalized Population
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Sri Lanka: Reject ‘Political Victimization’ Findings
Government Seeks to Absolve Allies for Abuses, Prosecute Officials Pursuing Justice
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Sri Lanka: Landmark UN Resolution Promotes Justice
Concerns of Government Retaliation Against Rights Advocates
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Sri Lanka: ‘Religious Disharmony’ Order Threatens Minorities
Withdraw Expansion of Notorious Prevention of Terrorism Act
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South Asia’s Women’s Rights Activists Should Be Heard
International Women’s Day Should Prompt Real Reforms
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Rights of Sri Lankan Muslims Need International Protection
Covid-19 Burial Ban Highlights Persistent Discrimination Against Minorities
