Court rules Gota cannot be arrested under Public Properties Act

US, UK tell UNHRC much remains to be done in Sri Lanka

The United States and the UK told the UN Human Rights Council today much remains to be done in Sri Lanka despite the progress seen so far. William J. Mozdzierz, speaking on behalf of the US Government, told the UNHRC today that the United States appreciates the Government of Sri Lanka?s cooperation with the?Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and relevant special procedure mandate holders. “Since September 2015, Sri Lanka has taken important steps toward implementing its key human

22 Mar, 2017

Russia, Sri Lanka in talks over Gepard 3.9-class frigates

Russia and Sri Lanka are in discussions over a contract on the delivery of Gepard 3.9-class frigates to Colombo, the deputy director of Russia’s Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSMTC) told Sputnik. An export version of Gepard-class Project 1166.1 frigates, Gepard 3.9 may be used in wartime to resist the engagement of enemy aircraft, ships and submarines; conduct escort missions; carry out of patrol duties; and provide fire support to landing missions and mine-laying. “The c

23 Mar, 2017

Opposition tells Government to amend clause on foreign judges

The joint opposition today called on the?Government to amend the clause on foreign judges in the resolution on Sri Lanka at the UN Human Rights Council. Former Foreign Minister G.L Peiris said that if the Government maintains it does not agree to the proposal to have foreign judges in the transitional justice system then it should push for the clause to be amended. Sri Lanka cosponsored the 2105 resolution which calls for commonwealth or foreign judges in the accountability process. Prime Min

22 Mar, 2017