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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Sri Lanka: Rights Groups Urge Strong UN Resolution
Human Rights Council Should Enhance Mandates, Address Growing Abuses
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Sri Lankan Government Appoints Alleged Rights Abusers
Appointments Should Factor into UN Human Rights Council Discussions
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Sri Lanka: End Use of Terrorism Law Against Protesters
Respect for Rights, Accountability Key to Addressing Economic Crisis
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Sri Lanka: Economic Crisis Puts Rights in Peril
Urgently Address Social Safety Net, Taxation, High-Level Corruption
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Sri Lanka: New President Should Chart Path Upholding Rights
Ranil Wickremesinghe Needs to End Crackdown, Address Economic Crisis
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Sri Lanka’s Economic Crisis and the IMF
Support Public Calls to Expand Social Protection, Address Corruption
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Sri Lanka: Heightened Crackdown on Dissent
End Arbitrary Arrests, Harassment of Protesters, Activists, Journalists
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Sri Lanka: Security Forces Assault Peaceful Protesters
International Partners Should Promote Upholding Rights With Economic Recovery Aid
