Harin Fernando forgoes his salary for one year

Ongoing abuses undermining proposed TRC goals in Sri Lanka

The Sri Lankan Government?s ongoing abuses are undermining the purported goals of its newly proposed Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), Human Rights Watch said in a report published today. Victims of past violations, their families, and human rights defenders have rejected the government?s initiative because the government has not consulted them, ignores evidence gathered by past commissions, and it exposes them to security force abuses and retraumatization if they participate. The 39-

18 Sep, 2023

Canada slams Sri Lanka over assault on Tamil MP

Canada has slammed the mob attack carried out on Tamil MP Selvarajah Kajendren in Trincomalee. A mob attacked a rally in Trincomalee yesterday (Sunday), held in remembrance of LTTE member Thileepan, in the presence of the Police. Vehicles transporting an image of Thileepan came under attack after they were surrounded by a mob. Tamil National People?s Front MP Selvarasa Gajendran led the rally and was surrounded by a mob and repeatedly assaulted. Canadian Minister Gary Anandasangaree condemne

18 Sep, 2023

Zelenskyy says Ukraine has delivered grain to Sri Lanka

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine has delivered grain to Sri Lanka and other countries despite Russia?s maritime blockade. He says he reminded the SDG Summit held in the US that despite Russia?s maritime blockade, Ukraine has delivered grain to many countries around the globe. The President named Algeria, Djibouti, Egypt, Kenya, Libya, Lebanon, Morocco, Somalia, Tunisia, Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vi?t Nam, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, T?rkiye

20 Sep, 2023