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 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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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
