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Human Rights Commission Seeks Repeal of Penal Code Sections Targeting LGBTQ+ Community.

The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has written to the Minister of Justice and National Integration, Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, calling for the repeal or amendment of Sections 365 and 365A of the Penal Code. The letter was sent in line with the Commission’s mandate under Section 10(d) of the Human Rights Commission of […]

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Alleged Police Assault on Physically Disabled Man in Yakkalamulla.

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A harrowing case of alleged police brutality has come to light in Yakkalamulla, Galle, where a completely disabled man claims he was assaulted, abused, and falsely accused by officers from the Yakkalamulla Police Station. Eriyana Bandara Indika Prabath, a 36-year-old father of one residing at Mbivitawatta, Magedara, was reportedly subjected to an illegal search, physical

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තදබද අස්සේ සිරකරුවෝද මනුෂ්‍යයෝය. | Prisons issues in Sri Lanka

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තදබද අස්සේ සිරකරුවෝද මනුෂ්‍යයෝය. | Prisons issues in Sri Lanka Read More »

Colombo Magistrate Orders Exhumation of Sathsara Nimesh Body Amid Custodial Death Concerns.

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Colombo Additional Magistrate Keminda Perera yesterday (9) ordered the exhumation of the body of Sathsara Nimesh, a youth from Meegahakivula, Badulla, who died while in Welikada Police custody. The Magistrate directed that a full post-mortem examination be conducted by a board of three specialist doctors, and the report submitted to the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. The

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අද අපරාධ කාරයො කවුද, පොලීසිය කවුද කියලා හොයාගන්න බෑ

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අද අපරාධ කාරයො කවුද, පොලීසිය කවුද කියලා හොයාගන්න බෑ Read More »

Bar Association Issues Statement on Sathsara’s Death in Police Custody

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The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has expressed deep concern over the death of Sathsara Nimesh, who died while in the custody of the Welikada Police on April 2. The BASL has called for an immediate and impartial investigation into the incident. In a statement issued on April 5, the BASL raised alarm over

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A file photo of a demonstration in Colombo, demanding the release of land held by the military in the former warzone. (Image courtesy of Eranga Jayawardena/AP)

Minorities want Government to solve their problems directly

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By Dr.Jehan Perera The participation of Deputy Minister of National Integration, Muneer Mulaffar, in a conference on “Building a peaceful pluralistic Sri Lanka through Social Cohesion and Coexistence” organized by the Association of War Affected Women (AWAW), together with other peacebuilding organisations, was the highlight of the event. The Minister spoke eloquently on the government’s

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Asian Human Rights Commission Calls for Justice Reforms in Sri Lanka: A Letter to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

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The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC), a regional human rights organization based in Hong Kong, has written to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, urging the newly elected National People’s Power (NPP) government to initiate crucial justice reforms aimed at restoring the rule of law and human rights in Sri Lanka. In a letter signed by Basil

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Justice Delayed for Nimal Chandrasiri: A Decade-Long Battle for Accountability

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In a tragic case dating back to April 2012, Nimal Chandrasiri, a fisherman from Thalpitiya, Wadduwa, faced a brutal fate while in police custody. Arrested under suspicious circumstances, he was found in severe pain in the Wadduwa police cell. Despite pleas from his family for medical help, police officers dismissed his agony as mere pretense.

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Empowering Voices: Strengthening Human Rights Advocacy in Sri Lanka

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The Right to Life Human Rights Centre recently organized a two-day workshop called “Bolstering Advocacy Capacities of Human Rights Defenders.” The workshop aimed to strengthen the skills of individuals who work to protect human rights in Sri Lanka. Mr. Philip Dissanayake, the Executive Director of the Right to Life Human Rights Centre, spoke about the

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Gampaha Human Rights First Aid Center Recognized as Most Successful in 2023/2024 Evaluation

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A special awards ceremony hosted by the Right to Life Human Rights Center recently took place at the Camelot Beach Hotel in Negombo, recognizing the most successful Human Rights First Aid Centers. Out of 14 shortlisted centers, the Gampaha Human Rights First Aid Center was named the most successful, with the Anuradhapura and Matara centers

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Supreme Court Rules Fundamental Rights of Sri Lanka’s First Female Acting DIG Violated, Orders Reconsideration of Appointment

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A three-member bench of the Supreme Court ruled yesterday (10th) that the fundamental rights of Mrs. Bimshani Jasinghaarachchi, the current Senior Superintendent of Police and the first female officer to hold the position of Acting Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Community Police Unit in Sri Lanka, had been violated. As a result, the court

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