Presidential committee briefs PSC on its findings

Revised draft resolution on Sri Lanka published by UNHRC

The UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has published a revised resolution on Sri Lanka. Concerns over the forced cremation of Muslim coronavirus victims remains in the new text. The revised draft?expresses further concern that the response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has had an impact on freedom of religion or belief and exacerbated the prevailing marginalization of and discrimination against the Muslim community. It notes that the cremations for those deceased from COVID-19 h

13 Mar, 2021

China notes Sri Lanka’s concerns on doormat sold on Amazon

China says it has taken note of Sri Lanka’s concerns with regards to a doormat sold on Amazon with a print of the Sri Lanka flag. The Chinese Embassy in Colombo said that the concerns raised by Sri Lanka are being investigated. “National Flags must be fully respected. Concern has been conveyed for investigation. Similar products are sold by sellers from various countries on Amazon. China has been supporting Sri Lanka for its peace, prosperity and dignity for decades,” the Chinese Embassy in Sr

13 Mar, 2021

Inquiries launched into doormats sold on Amazon with Sri Lanka flag

By Indika Sri Aravinda Inquiries have been launched into doormats sold on Amazon with a print of the Sri Lanka flag. The Foreign Ministry of Sri Lanka has taken necessary measures to address the advertising of the doormats on Amazon. The doormats are being sold on Amazon.com for US$ 12 per piece. The site is reported to be distributing the doormats worldwide from Singapore and has announced a shipping cost of US$ 9.02. When inquired about the doormats, Chairman of the Consumer Affairs Author

12 Mar, 2021