Former CJ’s husband sentenced in NSB case

Action sought on Trinco five and Muttur killings

Amnesty International says impunity still persists in emblematic cases in Sri Lanka, including on the killing of five students in Trincomalee in January 2006 and 17 Action Contre la Faim humanitarian workers in Muttur in August 2006. In a statement to the UN Human Rights Council, Amnesty International welcomed Sri Lanka?s cooperation and engagement with the UN system. “Since 2015 it has issued a standing invitation to Special Procedures and facilitated five country visits, including a long awa

22 Mar, 2017

Another Army intelligence officer arrested in Keith’s case

Another Army intelligence officer was arrested over the?abduction and assault on former journalist Keith Noyahr. The suspect was arrested in Minuwangoda. He was produced in court and remanded till March 30. Last month?an Army Major and four soldiers were arrested over the abduction. Noyahr was abducted in May 2008 and?was severely assaulted before being set free. (Colombo Gazette)

21 Mar, 2017

President Sirisena leaves on official visit to Russian

President Maithripala Sirisena left on an?official visit to the Russian Federation today, the first full State visit to Russia by a Sri Lankan leader since 1974, when Prime Minister Sirimavo Bandaranaike visited Moscow, the President’s office said. The visit, at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin, takes place as both countries celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment diplomatic relations this year. During the visit, President Sirisena is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting

22 Mar, 2017