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Parliament appoints a caucus on human rights

Sri Lanka, which is facing allegations of human rights abuses, has appointed a Parliament caucus on human rights headed by MP Wasantha Yapabandara. Wasantha Yapabandara was appointed as the Chair of the Parliamentary Caucus on Human Rights after he was nominated by MP Jayantha Samaraweera and seconded by MP Udayana Kirindigoda, the Parliament communications unit said. MP Weerasumana Weerasinghe and MP (Dr.) Thilak Rajapakshe were appointed as the Co-Chairs of the caucus. Commenting on the fut

10 Dec, 2023

U.S. Special Representative for Racial Equity in Sri Lanka for talks

U.S. Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice, Desir?e Cormier Smith arrived in Sri Lanka to hear about the country’s efforts to advance equity and justice for all ethnic groups. Desir?e Cormier Smith will be in Sri Lanka from December 11-15, making stops in Colombo, Nuwara Eliya, and Kandy. This is her first trip to South Asia in this role. Throughout the week, Special Representative Cormier Smith will meet with Malaiyaha Tamils, civil society groups, and Government officials to r

11 Dec, 2023

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister demands release of Indians detained in Sri Lanka

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Monday urged the Centre in India to ensure the early repatriation of the Indian fishermen arrested in Sri Lanka recently. He pointed out that the attacks on the fishermen have been on the rise of late and have had serious repercussions on the lives and safety of the Indian fishermen. “Therefore, I request you to direct the Indian mission in Sri Lanka to initiate urgent measures to repatriate the apprehended fishermen and their boats,” the Chief Minister

11 Dec, 2023