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Report of the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture

This report was released by the UN  Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment following his visit to Sri Lanka from 29 April to 7 May 2016. The report summarises his observations on the prevailing situation while stressing that 'the issue of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment is part of the legacy of the country’s armed conflict.'

Download: Report of the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture [pdf: 296 KB] - Published: January 2017

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