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Retired OIC Suffers Severe Eye Damage in Alleged Attack by Mahaba Police Officers

A retired Officer-in-Charge (OIC) who had served at the same police station for 24 years has reportedly suffered severe eye damage following an alleged attack by officers from the Mahabage Police Station. The incident occurred on the night of July 17 and the victim is currently receiving treatment at Ragama Hospital. The retired OIC, …

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Principal Assaults 12-Year-Old Student, Causing Severe Injury

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In a shocking incident, Malaka Weeravarnakula, the principal of Hambantota Debokkawa Maha Vidyalaya, assaulted a 12-year-old student, resulting in a severe spinal cord injury. The incident occurred after the student, who was the class monitor, failed to clean the trash in the classroom. According to witnesses, Principal Weeravarnakula grabbed the student by the ear, dragged …

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Supreme Court Orders Compensation for Nurse Assaulted by Surgeon at Kurunegala General Hospital

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In a landmark judgment delivered today, the Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Madhavi Buddhika Rajaguru, a nurse who filed a Fundamental Rights Application against Consultant Surgeon Ashoka Wijemanne. The case involved an incident where Wijemanne assaulted Rajaguru on her head with a bone cutter at the Kurunegala General Hospital. The court held that …

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Healing Society Through Cultural and Spiritual Practices After Human Rights Violations: Insights from Specialist Psychiatrist Prasad Mohotti

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During an awareness conference held under the People Unite for Justice and Accountability (PUJA) program, Specialist Psychiatrist Prasad Mohotti emphasized the crucial role of cultural and spiritual activities in healing society after serious human rights violations. He highlighted the importance of religious activities such as lighting lamps, chanting “Pirith,” Bodhi Poojas, and even the act …

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A case in which Right to Life Human Rights Centre provided legal assistance is being heard again in the Panadura High Court after 12 years.

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The ongoing investigation into the 2012 death of Dasanayake Nimal Chandrasiri Appuhami, who died in police custody, saw significant developments on July 5, 2024, in the Panadura High Court. Witness testimonies were heard regarding the incident involving several police officers from the Wadduwa Police Station. Nimal Chandrasiri, a 43-year-old father of three and a fisherman …

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Empowering Human Rights Defenders: Training Program in Vavuniya

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In Vavuniya, a recent training program empowered a diverse group of young individuals, ranging from university students to civil society volunteers, to become effective human rights defenders. Organized by Green Vision Social Service Organization in collaboration with Right to Life Human Rights Centre, the program aimed to equip participants with essential knowledge and skills. During …

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Torture Incident Reported to Hambantota Human Rights First Aid Centre

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In a deeply troubling incident, the Embilipitiya police subjected Susil Vitaranage, a 55-year-old father of two from Sevanagala, Kiriwewa, to severe torture. Vitaranage was completely stripped, tied up with chilies, had chili juice applied to his lower back and lips, beaten with hand and hose pipe, had gasoline poured into a shopping bag which was …

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Expert Forum on Ongoing Torture Despite Extensive Anti-Torture Legislation

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On June 26, 2024, the Right to Life Human Rights Centre, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Collective Against Torture (SLCAT), hosted an Expert Forum at Hotel Janaki to mark the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. The forum, titled “Ongoing Torture Despite Extensive Anti-Torture Legislation,” brought together prominent figures such as Shani …

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Sri Lanka Urged to Implement Anti-Torture Measures on International Day in Support of Victims of Torture

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June 26, 2024 – As the world observes the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, calls for the stringent enforcement of anti-torture laws in Sri Lanka have intensified. This follows a landmark judgment by the Matara High Court, which sentenced three police officers, including the former Officer-in-Charge of the Tissamaharama Police, to seven …

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Torture Prevention: Global Efforts and Sri Lankan Challenges Amidst Legal Protections.

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History of Torture Prevention Acts Worldwide The prevention of torture has been a significant concern for the international community, with efforts to eradicate this inhumane practice intensifying over the past century. The modern framework for torture prevention began to take shape after World War II, influenced by the horrors of wartime atrocities. The United Nations …

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CPRP Condemns Life-Threatening Call to Mother of Disappeared Activist

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The Committee for Protecting Rights of Prisoners (CPRP) has strongly condemned a life-threatening call received by the mother of Kapila Kumara de Silva, a forcibly disappeared activist. The threat occurred at 12:28 AM on Friday, just a day after CPRP lodged a complaint with the Attorney General under the International Convention for the Protection of …

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Police Officers Arrested in Connection with Disappearance 13 Years Ago

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Two police officers serving at Alawwa Police were arrested on May 4, 2024, by officers from the Group Robbery Investigation Unit of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in connection with a suspected disappearance and unlawful detention that occurred 13 years ago. The arrested officers are Sergeant A.L. Kumara and Constable R.D.S.B. Rajapaksha. Both officers …

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