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Accountability in Sri Lanka

The Lingering Economic Consequences of Sri Lanka’s Civil War

The Lingering Economic Consequences of Sri Lanka’s Civil War

By Devana Senanayake
A lack of justice following Sri Lanka's Civil War has compounded the economic crisis in the North-East.

New UN Report Airs Concerns About Human Rights in Sri Lanka

New UN Report Airs Concerns About Human Rights in Sri Lanka

By Associated Press
The U.N.'s human rights chief says it is "time for international action to ensure justice for international crimes."
Against the Memory Police: War and Remembrance in Sri Lanka

Against the Memory Police: War and Remembrance in Sri Lanka

By Thamil Venthan Ananthavinayagan
The recent destruction of a memorial for Sri Lankan Tamils massacred during the civil war raises important, difficult, questions.

The Geopolitics of Sri Lanka’s Transitional Justice

The Geopolitics of Sri Lanka’s Transitional Justice

By Ana Pararajasingham
Western countries are less interested in pressuring Sri Lanka now that Rajapaksa is no longer in charge.

Sri Lanka Keeps Its Domestic Political Rift From Spilling Into UN Rights Meeting

Sri Lanka Keeps Its Domestic Political Rift From Spilling Into UN Rights Meeting

By Krishan Francis
The Sirisena-Wickremesinghe rivalry extends to different approaches to UN pressure on transitional justice issues.

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Can the Application of Universal Jurisdiction Foster Accountability in Sri Lanka?

Can the Application of Universal Jurisdiction Foster Accountability in Sri Lanka?

By Ana Pararajasingham
A closer look at an important question.

Sri Lanka: Back in the Spotlight at the Human Rights Council

Sri Lanka: Back in the Spotlight at the Human Rights Council

By Taylor Dibbert
Colombo’s performance comes under heightened scrutiny.
Sri Lanka: Is Transitional Justice in Trouble?

Sri Lanka: Is Transitional Justice in Trouble?

By Taylor Dibbert
For Sri Lanka’s transitional justice process, the coming months are crucial.

More Worries Over Sri Lanka’s Transitional Justice Process

More Worries Over Sri Lanka’s Transitional Justice Process

By Taylor Dibbert
Will Colombo finally get serious about healing the wounds of war?

Sri Lanka Will Create an Office of Missing Persons

Sri Lanka Will Create an Office of Missing Persons

By Taylor Dibbert
Ostensibly, Colombo takes a step forward, yet plenty remains to be done.

Abductions and Torture in Jaffna: Can Sri Lanka Change?

Abductions and Torture in Jaffna: Can Sri Lanka Change?

By Taylor Dibbert
A British citizen was abducted and tortured during a recent visit to the island.
Is Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister On Autopilot?

Is Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister On Autopilot?

By Taylor Dibbert
The country’s foreign minister keeps talking big, but speeches are not policy.

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