- 26 April 2013
Commonwealth dodges Sri Lanka problem
The Commonwealth has failed its first major test since it strengthened its Ministerial Action Group in 2011 to renew its commitment to human rights and democratic values. Meeting in London today, the Commonwealth........
- 12 April 2013
Buddhists question Bodu Bala Sena: Police, BBS block vigil
The Bodu Bala Sena, with the assistance of the police, prevented a peaceful candle lit vigil from taking place outside the Bodu Bala Sena headquarters in Thunmulla late this evening. A small crowd under.....
- 25 January 2013
Sri Lanka army calls to continue militarisation of north-east
Responding to recommendations by a presidential commission on Sri Lanka’s war against the Tamil Tigers, the country’s military has justified its disproportionate presence in the Tamil majority north and east.
- 13 January 2013
Sri Lanka: Impeachment & Injustice
It’s been frustrating to watch the international reporting of the story of the impeachment of Sri Lanka’s top judge. Some reports have got bogged down in the issue of whether or not she is guilty of corruption. That’s not the issue at stake...
- 04 February 2013
Int. Bar Association expresses serious concern as Colombo revokes visa
Mounting additional international pressure on Sri Lanka’s hawkish government of President Mahinda Rajapaksa, the renowned International Bar Association (IBA) on Saturday expressed “serious concern” over Colombo’s withdrawal....
- 23 January 2013
Judges around the world condemn impeachment of CJ
Senior judges and eminent jurists from around the world joined together on Wednesday, calling on the Government of Sri Lanka to reinstate the legal Chief Justice Dr Shirani Bandaranayake. An open.....
- 28 December 2012
Jaffna terror targets Tamil political leaders
One month since the military attack on the Jaffna University, threatening notices have been issued accusing prominent Tamil politicians in the north for 'creating unrest among the students with the aim of reviving the......
