The collective struggle to seek justice for enforced disappearances in Sri Lanka is gaining massive international recognition. The prestigious Per Anger Prize, awarded by the Swedish government for human rights and democracy, was recently presented to Comrade Brito Fernando, the convener of the Families of the Disappeared. This award is not merely an ornament; it […]
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has granted leave to proceed in the Fundamental Rights application bearing No. SCFR/28/2025 filed by Mr. Dinesh Madhusanka Liyanage, a resident of Yagirala Neluwa Mahagedarawatta, alleging unlawful arrest, illegal detention, and torture by officers attached to the Ittapana Police Station. The petition was taken up before a three-judge bench
MEDIA RELEASE – 23 May 2026 Right to Life Human Rights Centre Strongly Condemns the Defamatory Attacks and Verbal Sexual Harassment Targeting the Director of the National Child Protection Authorityās Law Enforcement Division Who Courageously Stood for Justice! The Right to Life Human Rights Centre strongly condemns the organized defamatory social media attacks and character
A 28-year-old mother from Kappalthurai, area in Trincomalee has allegedly lost her newborn child due to serious medical negligence at the Trincomalee General Hospital during a government doctorsā strike. S. Thilakshika, who had been residing with her husband in Bulathsinhala, had returned to her motherās home in Trincomalee for the delivery of her first child.
Dr Viranjana Herath of the Media Law Forum pointed outĀ that, rather than relying on mere macro solutions to overcome the challenges faced by the current media sector andĀ journalists, micro solutions should be tested through various collectives ofĀ journalists. He stated this while delivering a guest lecture at the general assembly of the ‘Journalists for Rights’ organisation,
A mother has alleged that the principal of Talahitiya Junior School brutally assaulted her 12-year-old student, a child with special educational needs studying in Grade 8, causing serious injuries including damage to his eardrum. According to the childās mother, Malmalabaduge Anusha Niroshani Fernando, the incident took place inside the school premises on 20 April 2026.
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has ordered three police inspectors to pay Rs. 1.5 million in compensation to a Sub-Inspector who was brutally assaulted in a 2022 incident, in a ruling that reinforces accountability for human rights violations by state officials. The judgment was delivered by Justice A.H.M.D. Nawaz, with Justices Janak de Silva
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has formally raised concerns with the Ministry of Public Security and the Inspector General of Police regarding the ongoing harassment and intimidation faced by Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRDs) in Sri Lankaās Northern and Eastern Provinces. According to the HRCSL, women human rights defenders in these regions
The Colombo Fort Magistrateās Court has ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to submit a progress report on investigations into the Easter Sunday Attacks by May 20, following court proceedings held on April 22. The order was issued by Magistrate Isuru Neththikumara after considering submissions made by Additional Solicitor General Dileepa Peiris and counsel representing
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A serious incident of alleged police brutality has been reported involving officers attached to the Weerawila Police Station, where a young man was subjected to severe assault, sustained critical injuries, and was subsequently detained and charged under what are claimed to be false allegations in an apparent attempt to cover up the incident. According to
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The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has determined that the fundamental rights of Thushara Upuldeniya have been violated, following an official inquiry into a complaint lodged before the Commission. In its recent recommendations, the HRCSL concluded that actions taken by state authorities, including officials attached to the Criminal Investigation Department, amounted to a
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Sri Lanka marked a significant milestone in its judicial reform journey as the Supreme Court conducted its first fully paperless hearing on March 26, 2026. This development signals a progressive step toward modernising the countryās legal system through digital innovation. The hearing was presided over by Chief Justice Preethi Padman Surasena, alongside Justices Arjuna Obeyesekera
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