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Human rights in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s Circuitous Road to Reform
By Taylor Dibbert
Sri Lanka’s recent democratic gains are real; so are the challenges that lie ahead.
Sri Lanka: The Persecution of Tamils Continues Under Sirisena’s Watch
By Taylor Dibbert
One year into President Maithripala Sirisena’s tenure, the abduction, torture and rape of ethnic Tamils continues.
What’s the Deal with Sri Lanka’s War Crimes Court?
By Taylor Dibbert
Sri Lanka’s announcement of a special court to handle alleged wartime abuses should still be met with skepticism.
Samantha Power Must Recalibrate Washington’s Sri Lanka Rhetoric
By Taylor Dibbert
With Samantha Power visiting Sri Lanka, now is an auspicious time for the U.S. to recalibrate its recent rhetoric about the island nation.
Sri Lanka’s Unexpected Political Opening Won’t Last Forever
By Taylor Dibbert
After two big elections and the passage of another UN Human Rights Council resolution, is Sri Lanka’s new government really sincere about deeper reform?
Police Torture in Sri Lanka Remains a Major Problem
By Taylor Dibbert
Is Sri Lanka’s new government ready to deal with police torture? Only time will tell.
Sri Lanka: Three Reports Tabled in Parliament
By Taylor Dibbert
With the tabling of reports that further underscore the pressing need for a credible accountability process, is Colombo finally ready to act?
Sri Lanka: Is Sirisena Ready to Release Tamil Political Prisoners?
By Taylor Dibbert
Will Tamil political prisoners in Sri Lanka really be released?
What’s the Deal with Sri Lanka’s Corruption Investigations?
By Taylor Dibbert
Sri Lanka’s government has been talking big about transitional justice, but are corruption investigations floundering?
Negotiating Sri Lanka’s Future at the UN Human Rights Council
By Taylor Dibbert
Negotiations over another UN Human Rights Council resolution on Sri Lanka are ongoing, with many issues unresolved.
Sri Lanka at the UN Human Rights Council: What Now?
By Taylor Dibbert
With the long-awaited report on Sri Lanka’s violent history finally out, what’s next for Colombo at the UN Human Rights Council?
Sri Lanka: Front and Center at the UN Human Rights Council
By Taylor Dibbert
Sri Lanka’s foreign minister recently delivered a strong speech in Geneva. Can the government match words with action?