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 Lankan Minister Threatens Prisoners at Gunpoint
Incidents Highlight Abusive Prevention of Terrorism Act
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Sri Lanka: UN Rights Council Scrutiny Crucial
Member States Should Disregard Government’s Baseless Claims
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Families of Sri Lanka’s Forcibly Disappeared Denied Justice
Campaign of Intimidation, Blocking Legal Remedies
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UK: Police Scotland Reviews Sri Lankan Police Training
Rights Groups Express Concern Over Sri Lankan Police Abuses
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Joint Letter on Police Scotland Training for Sri Lankan Police
To Keith Brown, Cabinet Secretary for Justice, Scotland
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Sri Lanka: Police Abuses Surge Amid Covid-19 Pandemic
Suspend International Assistance to Abusive Law Enforcement Agencies
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Sri Lanka: Protect Garment Workers’ Rights During Pandemic
Compromised Safety, Pay Cuts, Representatives Threatened
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Sri Lanka: Pardons a Meager Response to Abusive Law
Repeal Prevention of Terrorism Act to Meet International Commitments
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European Parliament Alarmed over Sri Lanka’s Rights Situation
Resolution Calls for Measures to Address Mounting Abuses
