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UN rights chief notes genuine openness in Sri Lanka to address complex issues

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk, speaking at the end of his visit to Sri Lanka, noted genuine openness in Sri Lanka to address complex issues. He said that during his visit he discussed an array of human rights issues with a wide range of actors, from the country’s political and religious leaders to members of civil society and victims of human rights abuses. “My discussions helped me to understand better the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for this rich and diver

26 Jun, 2025

India blames 1970s pact for arrest on fishermen by Sri Lanka

India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said Friday that Sri Lankan authorities are arresting Indian fishermen because of an Emergency-era agreement that gave up fishing rights in some areas. “At the time, several big decisions would be taken without a debate. These days, there is a discussion about our fishermen going to Sri Lanka and getting arrested there. That is because of an agreement signed with Sri Lanka at the time of Emergency under which the rights of the fishermen to fish in

27 Jun, 2025

Top Sri Lankan investigator Shani Abeysekara appointed CID Director

Top Sri Lankan investigator Shani Abeysekara has been appointed as the Director of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID). Abeysekara, who was involved in investigating a number of high-profile cases, was appointed with the approval of the National Police Commission (NPC). He replaces SSP Imesha Muthumala as the CID Director. Shani Abeysekera had served as the CID Director but was removed from the post by former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. He was later appointed as the Director of Cr

28 Jun, 2025