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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

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

Court refuses to free former Governor Azath Sally

The Colombo Chief Magistrate?s Court today refused to release former Governor Azath Sally. Sally had filed an application seeking his release. He had been detained for questioning since March after being arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID). He was detained to be questioned under the provisions of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA). A pistol manufactured overseas was also found in his vehicle with ammunition. The Police had said at the time that several?complaints had

14 Sep, 2021