- 03 November 2020
State sponsored illegal felling of Teak under the guise of ‘reforestation’
In the scenically beautiful Mullaitivu district, locals and environment activists have witnessed illegal plundering and felling of Teak tress are rampant with apparent state patronage under the............
- 24 September 2020
Sri Lanka: 20 A “contrary to the rule of law and principals of separation of powers”
Judges, lawyers, and journalists’ associations of the commonwealth have expressed their deep concern about the impact of a proposed amendment to Sri Lanka’s constitution would have on the independence....
- 29 July 2020
Worst drought-hit Sri Lanka’s north not given drinking water
Latest official figures from Sri Lanka reveal that authorities have failed to provide drinking water to the country’s worst drought hit northern region for over three months. Only two........
- 01 June 2020
“Well known alleged torturer” in Sri Lanka’s top investigation body
An international rights watchdog has called to review foreign assistance to Sri Lanka’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) following the appointment of a “well known alleged torturer” as its........
- 21 August 2020
Tamils foil Sri Lanka navy bid to legalise military occupation
Residents of a Tamil fishing village in the north of Sri Lanka have managed to block an attempt to legalise the military occupation of a privately owned strip of land. On Thursday, surveyors armed with a notice served.......
- 10 June 2020
Trade unions slam police violence against George Floyd protest in Sri Lanka
Police in Sri Lanka drew heavy criticism for violence against a protest in Sri Lanka condemning the killing of George Floyd in the US. Peaceful protesters in the capital were outnumbered by police........
- 25 May 2020
Latest Sri Lanka military promotions “reeks of brazen impunity”
Sri Lanka has been slammed for further entrenching impunity by awarding top positions to officers with a dubious track record. The International Truth and Justice Project (ITJP) has released the service history of five....
