Sri Lanka: a nation at peace
Sri Lanka is no longer a story of conflict. It is now a story of development. So Mahendra Rajapaksa, Sri Lanka's President, tells me...
“I’m deeply concerned” Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay on Sri Lanka visit
This beautiful island, where – despite the problems I have listed – I have been greeted with great warmth and hospitality. "I'm deeply concerned...
Navi Pillay’s Speech At International Day Of The Disappeared In Colombo
International Day of the Disappeared was commemorated by the ‘Families of the Disappeared’ and coalition of Civil Society Organizations in Sri Lanka on...
Sri Lankan expatriates write to United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
Following is the full text of the letter written to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights by a group of Sri...
Fresh protest against the gloves factory
Tensions is reported again in the Rathupaswala, Weliweriya after a group of villagers led by the venerable Theripaha Siridhamma Thero launched a protest against...
UN rights chief called on the country’s youth to set aside differences
Addressing the third session of the Sri Lanka Youth Parliament, UN rights chief called on the country’s youth to set aside differences and play...
India says Katchatheevu belongs to Sri Lanka
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has opposed the DMK’s attempt to force a discussion on the sensitive issue of India’s agreement with Sri Lanka on the Katchatheevu...
Families of missing after surrendering file Habeas Corpus in Vavuniya
A new set of Habeus corpus applications were filed in the High Court of Vavuniya by the families of persons who are missing...
Sinhalese groups brief Navi Pillay
Sinhalese civil organizations had talks with the UN High Commissioner for human Right Navi Pillay in Trincomalee today. The Eastern Province Sinhalese Civil...
Northern UNP candidates to withdraw from election
The 19 UNP candidates who are contesting for the Northern Provincial Council Election are preparing to withdraw from the election due to concerns...
Ms Pillay what about civilians murdered by LTTE in non-combat areas during ceasefires?
By Shenali D Waduge What or who gave the right to terrorists and their movements to plan, execute and eliminate people? What or who gave...
Navi Pillay visits final battle zone
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay visited parts of the final battle zone in Mullaitivu and also visited Mullivaikal. She also had discussions...
FMM calls on the Government to invite he UN Special Rapportuer
In a letter handed over to the National Human Rights Commission the Free Media Movement has requested the government to honour the commitment...
BJP steps up engagement with neighbours
Anticipating its return to power in 2014, the Bharatiya Janata Party has stepped up its engagement with neighbouring countries, expanding political links and...
Tamil Nadu ports put on alert over possible terror strike using southern coastline
Three main ports in Tamil Nadu have been put on alert following inputs of possible terror attack using the coastal routes. The security...