Human Rights Commission Issues Guidelines to Prevent Custodial and Encounter Deaths in Police Operations
In a significant move to uphold human rights and prevent custodial and encounter deaths, the...
The Ministry of Women, Child Affairs, and Social Empowerment Launches Multi-Sectoral National Action Plan to address Sexual and Gender-Based Violence.
The Ministry of Women, Child Affairs, and Social Empowerment has officially launched the Multi-Sectorial National...
Local Government Election Outcome a Call for Inclusive Governance
The peaceful and orderly conduct of the recently concluded local government elections which were held...
Community Collaboration Sparks New Vision for Human Rights First Aid Centres in Kantale and Anuradhapura
In a vital step toward strengthening grassroots human rights initiatives, a series of successful programmes...
Alleged Police Assault on Physically Disabled Man in Yakkalamulla.
A harrowing case of alleged police brutality has come to light in Yakkalamulla, Galle, where...
Colombo Magistrate Orders Exhumation of Sathsara Nimesh Body Amid Custodial Death Concerns.
Colombo Additional Magistrate Keminda Perera yesterday (9) ordered the exhumation of the body of Sathsara...
Bar Association Issues Statement on Sathsara’s Death in Police Custody
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has expressed deep concern over the death of...
Youth Dies in Custody at Welikada Police Station Amid Allegations of Torture
A 26-year-old man, identified as Muthuwadige Sathsara Nimesh from Meegahakiwula, Badulla, has died while in...
Sri Lanka Needs a Comprehensive Solution Not Selective Justice
The UK government’s decision to impose sanctions on four Sri Lankan individuals, including three former...