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Sri Lanka’s New Anti-terrorism Law is Old Wine in New Bottle
May 05, 2023

Sri Lanka’s New Anti-terrorism Law is Old Wine in New Bottle

By J. S. Tissainayagam
If torture is to be eradicated in Sri Lanka the institutions of the magistrate and police need to be reformed.

Why Sri Lanka’s Headline Grabbing Protests Failed
February 02, 2023

Why Sri Lanka’s Headline Grabbing Protests Failed

By Thusiyan Nandakumar
Yes, Sri Lankans drove President Gotabaya Rajapaksa from office – but did they accomplish any lasting change?
Sri Lanka’s Protests Transcend Ethnic, Religious Divisions
April 20, 2022

Sri Lanka’s Protests Transcend Ethnic, Religious Divisions

By Tasnim Nazeer
The united voices of the people must be heard: “Gota Must Go.”

The Rajapaksa Dynasty in Sri Lanka: Democracy in Decline
August 01, 2021

The Rajapaksa Dynasty in Sri Lanka: Democracy in Decline

By Paikiasothy Saravanamuttu
COVID-19, an economic crisis, and a majoritarian dynasty at the helm: Sri Lanka’s future hangs in the balance.

New UN Report Airs Concerns About Human Rights in Sri Lanka
January 28, 2021

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."

Sri Lanka Cracks Down on Black Lives Matter Solidarity Protest
June 11, 2020

Sri Lanka Cracks Down on Black Lives Matter Solidarity Protest

By Kalani Kumarasinghe
A protest against police brutality in the U.S. is met with police brutality in Colombo.

The Shrinking Space for Minorities and Dissent in Sri Lanka
February 05, 2020

The Shrinking Space for Minorities and Dissent in Sri Lanka

By StoriesAsia
An interview with activist Ruki Fernando on Gotabaya’s presidency.
A Decade Without Justice for Sri Lanka’s Tamils
May 17, 2019

A Decade Without Justice for Sri Lanka’s Tamils

By Anjali Manivannan
May 18 is an important reminder that while the country’s armed conflict may have ended, the search for elusive justice continues.

The Failed Promise of Reconciliation in Sri Lanka
October 11, 2018

The Failed Promise of Reconciliation in Sri Lanka

By Mario Arulthas
Sri Lankan governments have proven unwilling to acknowledge, let alone address, the root cause of conflict on the island.

Unsilenced: Male Rape by the Sri Lankan Security Forces
September 19, 2018

Unsilenced: Male Rape by the Sri Lankan Security Forces

By Ana Pararajasingham
A new report documents the widespread use of sexual torture on male Tamil detainees.

Why Sri Lanka Doesn't Trust the UN
August 10, 2016

Why Sri Lanka Doesn't Trust the UN

By Thamil Venthan Ananthavinayagan
Popular opinion in Sri Lanka views the UN's human rights efforts as a form of neocolonialism.
Another High-Level US Visit to Sri Lanka This Week
December 14, 2015

Another High-Level US Visit to Sri Lanka This Week

By Taylor Dibbert
In light of another visit by senior U.S. government officials, Colombo should clarify a few transitional justice issues.

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