CID records statement from Ranil on Easter attacks

Japan notes there is room for improvement in Sri Lanka

Japan today noted that there was room for improvement in Sri Lanka on the human rights issue. The Japanese Government also said that it is important that Sri Lanka continues to take voluntary actions. “With respect to Sri Lanka, while there is room for improvement in the areas of national reconciliation and human rights, we understand that the Government is taking various measures including investigation by the Commission of Inquiry and payment of compensation. It is important that Sri Lanka c

14 Sep, 2021

Sri Lanka tells UNHRC it will not accept external initiatives

Sri Lanka today informed the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) it will not accept external initiatives established by Resolution 46/1. Foreign Minister, Professor G.L Peiris told the UNHRC in a right of reply via a video recording, that Sri Lanka rejects the proposal for any external initiatives purportedly established by Resolution 46/1 while domestic processes are vigorously addressing the relevant matters. He said this will polarize Sri Lankan society, as was experienced with Resolution 30/1.

14 Sep, 2021

TNA calls for Lohan’s head for allegedly threatening to kill prisoners

The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) has called for the sacking of the State Minister for Prison Management Lohan Ratwatte for allegedly threatening to kill prisoners. Ratwatte had allegedly gone to the Anuradhapura prison on Sunday 12th September and forced two prisoners to kneel and threatened to kill them. “We call on the government to immediately remove the State Minster for Prison Management and have him arrested and charged after an immediate inquiry for allegedly threatening to kill prison

14 Sep, 2021