▶sinhala– සිංහල ▶english– The US has categorically rejected accusation by human rights groups that the resolution adopted by the UN Human Rights Council on Thursday was a turned down version of the original draft. In an exclusive interview with BBC Sinhala service, Sandeshaya, Assistant …
Addressing the press on 22 March American Ambassador in Sri Lanka Michele J Sison said that yesterday’s vote at the Human Rights Council was clear–the international community encouraged the Government of Sri Lanka to fulfill its own obligations to its people, and to …
▶sinhala– සිංහල ▶english– Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by eight wickets in the opening one-day international in Hambantota on Saturday to gain a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. 99 minutes play was lost due to a power failure and Sri Lanka’s …
Answering a question on Sri Lanka at the State Department press briefing yesterday (22) Victoria Nuland spokesperson said the United States will consider an international effort rather than a Sri Lankan-led effort if Sri Lanka is not forthcoming to implement the actions …
Welcoming the adoption of the UNHRC resolution 22/1 on Sri Lanka, the leader of the TNA, R Sampanthan, praised India’s support to it. Asked for TNA’s position on the passing of the resolution in an interview to BBC Tamil, R Sampanthan, …
The Economist magazine in its issue of 23 March 2013 under Politics in Sri Lanka in examining the military’s role in Sri Lanka says: JOSEPH STALIN is unhappy that the country’s schools are losing their independence. . The article states that “The …
The Director of the International Commission of Jurists( ICJ’s) International Law and Protection Programmes have welcomed a recently passed UN HRC resolution on Sri Lanka, and called upon the Commonwealth to change venue for the upcoming CHOGM away from Sri Lanka . A resolution adopted today …
Amid rising protests in Tamil Nadu against Sri Lanka over its alleged war crimes against ethnic Tamils, the tourism industry in India has taken a big hit. The number of travellers from the island nation has fallen by 10-15 per cent in …
The United Nations urged Sri Lanka in a resolution on Thursday to carry out credible investigations into killings and disappearances during its nearly 30-year civil war, especially in the brutal final stages in 2009. It voiced concern at reports of continuing violations …
The resolution, its follow up actions interim update in September and a comprehensive report in March 2014, is a strong signal that the international community intends to remain seized with the situation in Sri Lanka. Ambassador Donahoe Press Statement After Adoption of …