
Sri Lanka
Security force abuses committed with impunity and an economic crisis that threatens the living standards of millions has placed human rights in Sri Lanka at serious risk. Protests led to the resignation of the president and the prime minister in 2002. However, the new president, Ranil Wickremesinghe, since taking office has persisted with blocking accountability for atrocities linked to the 26-year armed conflict that ended in 2009, and ordered security forces to suppress new demonstrations. The UN Human Rights Council has renewed and strengthened a mandate for the UN collect and analyze evidence of international crimes for future prosecutions. Despite repeated promises of repeal, the draconian Prevention of Terrorism Act remains in force, facilitating abuse, while victims of past abuses and human rights defenders are subjected to surveillance and intimidation.

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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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Still No Justice on Sri Lanka War Anniversary
UN Pursues Accountability in Response to Government Inaction
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UN Paints Bleak Picture of Rights in Sri Lanka
Entrenched Patterns of Abuse Define Country’s Current Crisis
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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