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sri lanka

November 8, 2019

Fears that Sri Lanka mass violence will return as hardliner seeks presidency

In many countries, the run-up to elections can be tense.
August 24, 2019

UN 'deeply troubled' by appointment of new Sri Lankan army chief

A senior military officer who has been heavily implicated by UN reports in alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity, has been appointed as the Sri Lankan army's new commander.
June 26, 2019

Sri Lanka urged to halt 13 imminent executions for drug-related crimes

Preparations are reportedly underway to execute death row prisoners as part of the so-called National Drug Eradication Week, between 21 June and 1 July 2019.
June 10, 2019

Disturbing evidence on Sri Lanka Easter bombers’ connections

The Sri Lankan authorities face tough questions after alarming allegations about terrorists linked with the Easter Day bombi
April 23, 2019

Terror threatens all Sri Lankan communities after Easter explosions

People of all communities queued to donate blood after horrific terror attack
April 23, 2019

China's ‘Belt and Road’ projects should respect rights, says Human Rights Watch

The Belt and Road Initiative is China’s trillion-dollar infrastructure and investment programme stretching across 70 countries, linking China to the rest of Asia, Africa, and Europe via land and maritime networks.
March 14, 2019

IFAD-financed projects contribute to improved agricultural productivity and incomes in Sri Lanka

Rural development projects financed by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have contributed to increased productivity and incomes in Sri Lanka, according to a new evaluation report presented in Colombo.
March 3, 2019

Anti-corruption group welcomes public asset declarations by Sri Lanka politicians

Their action is a welcome step towards changing the political culture of the country, said the global anti-corruption coalition Transparency International.
February 23, 2019

Sri Lanka's President 'must halt planned execution of 13 people'

Amnesty International has urged President Sirisena to fulfil Sri Lanka’s international commitments and respect the right to life.
August 1, 2018

Not learning from the past in Sri Lanka and beyond

In July 1983, Sri Lanka was engulfed by violence.