Former Peliyagoda Police Officers Sentenced to Death for 2005 Custodial Death
The Colombo High Court has handed down a death sentence to two former police officers...
Controversial Appointment Sparks Outcry: Sri Lankan Collective Against Torture Denounces New Inspector General of Police
In a scathing media statement released today, the Sri Lankan Collective Against Torture has vehemently...
National Symposium Highlights the Path to Reconciliation
In a landmark national symposium organized by the National Peace Council on the theme...
Ongoing Struggle for Accountability: Sri Lankan Government Faces Criticism Over New Truth Commission
Sri Lankan victims have lost count of the number of government commissions established to look...
SLCAT Addresses Human Rights Concerns in Recent Meeting
In a recent gathering on February 13th, the Sri Lanka Collective Against Torture (SLCAT) convened...
Civil Society Organizations Withdraw from Open Government Partnership in Sri Lanka, Denounce Repressive Legislation
In a bold move, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) actively engaged in the co-creation of Sri...
Centre for Policy Alternatives Raises Concerns Over Enactment of Online Safety Act in Sri Lanka
In a press statement released today, the Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) expressed deep concern...
Freedom House Unveils Global Report on Democracy Challenges in 2024
In a highly anticipated virtual event on February 29, 2024, Freedom House launched its flagship...
Civil Society Groups Demand Removal of Acting IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon Over Torture Allegations
In a joint statement released today, a coalition of citizens, civil society organizations (CSOs), and...