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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Sri Lanka: Muslims Face Threats, Attacks
Authorities Should Act Against Incitement by Buddhist Nationalists
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Canada Sanctions Two Sri Lankan Ex-Presidents for Rights Violations
Other Governments Should Adopt Similar Measures
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Sri Lanka: End Arbitrary Detention of Student Activist
Wasantha Mudalige Held 150 Days Under Draconian Prevention of Terrorism Act
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Sri Lanka: Crisis of Rights, Accountability
New Administration Fails to Reverse Damaging Policies of its Predecessor
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Sri Lanka at Brink of Humanitarian Crisis
Financial Partners Should Support Basic Needs, Promote Respect for Rights
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Sri Lanka Should Free Detained Students
Use of Abusive Anti-Terrorism Law Flouts Government’s Commitments
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Sri Lanka: Draft ‘Rehabilitation’ Law Would Spur Abuse
Proposes Detention Without Judicial Review at Military-Run Centers
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World Food Day Amid a Global Food Crisis
International Event Highlights Urgent Need to Bolster Social Protection
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If India wants to support Sri Lankans, it must back extension of UN panel probing rights violations
The island nation’s economic crisis is also a political and human rights calamity. There can be no justice until the rights of ordinary Sri Lankans are safe.
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Sri Lanka: Revoke Sweeping New Order to Restrict Protest
Misuse of Official Secrets Act Latest Measure to Suppress Dissent
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