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Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe opposes international accountability for Sri Lanka, asserting that the country’s contributions during World War II underwrite the modern human rights framework. He criticizes double …
Ranil Wickremesinghe Defends Sri Lanka Against International Accountability Read More
Iran summoned British and German diplomats to protest their governments’ actions at the UN Human Rights Council, particularly concerning a draft resolution on Iran. The Iranian official condemned their historical …
Iran Protests British and German Actions at UN Human Rights Council Read More
The Global Terrorism Index 2025 classifies Sri Lanka as a country with low terrorist threat, ranking 100th among 163 nations with a score of zero. Dr. Wasantha Bandara of PNM …
Sri Lanka One of the Lowest Terror Threat Countries, Says GTI 2025 Read More
The UNHRC Core Group on Sri Lanka presented a report evaluating the nation’s political and human rights developments after the recent government transition. Acknowledging positive steps towards reconciliation, the report …
UNHRC Core Group Urges Sri Lanka’s New Government to Address Human Rights Challenges Read More
Sri Lanka has rejected UN human rights resolutions and mechanisms, asserting that national ownership is essential for transformative change. The government is committed to addressing human rights issues through domestic …
Sri Lanka Affirms Sovereignty at UNHRC, Rejects External Human Rights Mechanisms Read More
The Sri Lanka Core Group at the UNHRC praised recent political transitions in Colombo but criticized the lack of accountability for war crimes. They recognized initial measures taken by the …
Core Group Urges Sri Lanka to Address Human Rights Issues Amidst Superficial Measures Read More
Kuwait’s UN representative urged global action to protect Palestinian rights during an interactive dialogue at the UNHRC. He emphasized the immediate need to cease hostilities and facilitate humanitarian aid in …
Kuwait Calls for Global Action on Palestinian Rights at UNHRC Read More
India and the EU have reaffirmed their commitment to protecting human rights by emphasizing the importance of civil society freedoms and collaborative discussions. The recent Human Rights Dialogue in New …
India and EU Strengthen Commitment to Human Rights During Dialogue Read More