US assures continued support to Sri Lanka and expand bilateral partnership after quitting UNHRC
Following the announcement by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo that the United States withdrew from the United Nations Human Rights…
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Japanese Envoy says No to foreign judges
Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Kenichi Suganuma said yesterday that his government was not of the opinion that foreign jurists…
Sri Lanka assures to implement all transitional justice mechanisms in accordance with Constitution
Sri Lanka on Wednesday assured the United Nations and the international community that it will implement all transitional justice mechanisms…
U.S. concerned by reports of right violations by security forces and attacks on minorities in Sri Lanka
The United States while welcoming the Sri Lankan government’s decision to accept its recommendations on full implementation of HRC resolution…
HRW calls on Sri Lankan government to announce a time-bound plan to implement UNHRC recommendations
The Sri Lankan government should announce a time-bound plan to carry out its pledges to the United Nations Human Rights…
US raises concerns over alleged abuses by Sri Lankan security services
The United States (US) has raised concerns over alleged abuses by the Sri Lankan security services. The concerns were raised at…
UNHRC adopts Sri Lanka’s UPR report
The United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva on Monday adopted final report of Sri Lanka’s review under the 3rd…
Sri Lankan delegation to leave for Geneva tomorrow to attend 37th UNHRC session
A high-level Sri Lankan delegation led by Foreign Minister Tilak Marapana will leave for Geneva tomorrow to take part in…
NP Councilors to attend UNHRC sessions
Northern Provincial Council (NPC) members are reportedly in Geneva to seek the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to exert pressure…
UN Human Rights Chief urges UNHRC to play a critical role to encourage reconciliation and accountability in Sri Lanka
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein has urged the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC)…