The Central government on Monday told the Madras High Court that there is no legal basis for India to invoke the jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) since there is no treaty, including human rights treaties, under which the alleged…
This UK Statement was delivered at the 37th Session of the Human Rights Council during the Universal Periodic Review adoption for Sri Lanka, held 19 March 2018.
Hi I need some advice. We have to take our holidays the last two weeks of August. Our main interests are wildlife and culture/historical sites Weather wise (based on past experience) which would be the better choice, Sri Lanka or…
Such acts go against our shared vision of a Sri Lanka where equal rights and rule of law are guaranteed for all. We are determined to take action against all perpetrators of these incidents in accordance with the due process of the law. Victim compensa…
During Sri Lanka’s 26-year-long civil war, which ended in 2009, it was often referred to as “paradise in tears.” With pristine beaches, ancient Buddhist temples and diverse wildlife all conveniently packed into an island the size of West Virginia, the country seems like an unlikely backdrop to three decades …
Mar 19, Geneva: The United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva on Monday adopted final report of Sri Lanka’s review under the 3rd cycle of the Universal Periodic Review that took place in November 2017. Sri Lanka was represented by Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva …
The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Report on Sri Lanka was adopted today at the 37th session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, the Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Geneva said. Sri Lanka was represented by Permanent Representative Amb…
On March 4th, Sinhala Buddhist mobs began sweeping through Sri Lanka’s Kandy district, hurling petrol bombs at Muslim-owned houses, shops and mosques. The attacks came as a shock, as Sri Lanka has not seen violence on this scale in nearly a decade. The government deployed thousands of …
Consideration of the Universal Periodic Review outcome of Sri LankaA/HRC/37/17.
U.S. Statement as Prepared for Delivery Human Rights Council 37th Session Geneva, March 19, 2018. The United States welcomes the delegation from Sri Lanka. We welcome the Government’s decision to accept our recommendations on full implementation of HRC resolution 30/1 and on …