Sri Lanka Campaign @SLcampaign
The Sri Lanka Campaign is a global non-partisan movement calling for peace and justice in post-war Sri Lanka srilankacampaign.org Joined June 2010-
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🚨 ‘Minimal steps’ taken to punish human rights abuses in Sri Lanka – US State Department Releasing its country report on Human Rights Practices in Sri Lanka, the @StateDept said 2023 was marred with a slew of “significant human rights issues” including torture, degrading…
Sri Lanka - United States Department of State - ‘During the year, CSOs reported some Tamils from the north alleged police illegally detained and tortured them and questioned them regarding connections to the LTTE or participation in protests.’ state.gov/reports/2023-c…
Upcountry plantation workers launched a strike and staged a protest today demanding that their daily wages be increased to Rs. 1,700. The plantation workers displayed black flags and wore back bands during their protest. Trade associations in Hatton, Kotagala, Bogawanthalawa,…
Five years since the Easter Bombings: Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith says Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa informed him that he cannot implement recommendations of the Presidential Commission report because it would mean arresting people who are associated with organizations close…
Wikipedia says ‘The project is considered as one of the worst environmental disasters in Sri Lanka.[10][11] It has been called the "Multi-destructive" project due its large negative effects. As a result of the project houses began collapsing, land surfaces cracking, wells and…
Wikipedia says ‘The project is considered as one of the worst environmental disasters in Sri Lanka.[10][11] It has been called the "Multi-destructive" project due its large negative effects. As a result of the project houses began collapsing, land surfaces cracking, wells and…
Tamils in the North facing yet another instance of stifling by Sri Lankan authorities. This time, it's an interrogation over artistic inspiration. The continued suppression of cultural rights and freedom of expression by authorities risk undermining any progress made towards…
Sri Lanka bore witness to the historic #Aragalaya protests in 2022 and 2023, which were met with a heavy-handed response from authorities including tear gas, water cannons, and the inappropriate use of batons. The stifling of protests must cease, with a renewed commitment needed…
Sri Lanka bore witness to the historic #Aragalaya protests in 2022 and 2023, which were met with a heavy-handed response from authorities including tear gas, water cannons, and the inappropriate use of batons. The stifling of protests must cease, with a renewed commitment needed…
🚨 'Is it something we shouldn’t do?' - Sri Lankan minister vows to push ahead with 'archaeology' Sri Lanka’s Minister of Buddhashasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs vowed to press ahead with ‘archaeology’ encroachments in the Eastern province, despite complaints from resident…
Tamil livestock farmers mark 200 days of protest against Sinhalese settler violence in Batticaloa Tamil livestock farmers in Mayilathamadu and Madhavanai, Batticaloa, are protesting against the violent encroachment by Sinhalese settlers on the grazing lands traditionally used…
Enforced disappearances are not just a nightmare from the past, they’re still happening in South Asia. Thousands of families are still looking for their relatives while states have failed to deliver justice. Stand in solidarity with the families. #StopEDs amnesty.org/en/projects/en…
The chairman of @GotabayaR ‘s “One Country, One Law” Presidential Task Force gets 4-years in jail for insulting Muslims. Second time he goes to prison. In 2019, he won a pardon from @MaithripalaS after serving 9 months out of a 6-year sentence. photo srilankanews.lk
Isn't this Maj. Gen. Darshana Hettiarachchi ? If so, perhaps .@ompsrilanka could ask him about arbitrary detention 2012-13 - referring to: tamilguardian.com/content/former… via @TamilGuardian
Isn't this Maj. Gen. Darshana Hettiarachchi ? If so, perhaps .@ompsrilanka could ask him about arbitrary detention 2012-13 - referring to: tamilguardian.com/content/former… via @TamilGuardian
The #UN independent inquiry into Syria was established in 2016, and is still investigating cases today. The UN's Sri Lanka Accountability Project has only had two years to investigate decades of wartime abuses - its mandate must be extended at the September session of the #HRC
Yet another case of arbitrary arrest and detention and torture (excessive use of force during arrest). Will any action be taken against police officers for violation of fundamental rights? Will arrested persons be compensated? Normalization of violation of FRs entrenches impunity
Yet another case of arbitrary arrest and detention and torture (excessive use of force during arrest). Will any action be taken against police officers for violation of fundamental rights? Will arrested persons be compensated? Normalization of violation of FRs entrenches impunity
This is good news. But conflict will continue until govt in Colombo insists the law is respected & restrains the emperial ambitions of the small but military-backed group of Buddhist monks intent on seizing land & changing the ethno-religious character of #SriLanka's north/east.
This is good news. But conflict will continue until govt in Colombo insists the law is respected & restrains the emperial ambitions of the small but military-backed group of Buddhist monks intent on seizing land & changing the ethno-religious character of #SriLanka's north/east.
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Sri Lanka overview @SLoverview
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paramesh @EelamParamesh
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MONLAR @monlarlk
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Fazal zakariya( 1::11.. @FazalZakariya
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Tamil Guardian @TamilGuardian
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Munza Mushtaq @munza14
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Ambika Satkunanathan @ambikasat
14K Followers 4K Following Member, UN Voluntary Trust Fund for Victims of Torture @OSFellows 2020-2022. Chairperson @neelanofficial. Commissioner @HRCSrilanka Oct 2015- March 2020.
Ambassador Julie Chun.. @USAmbSL
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Mario Arulthas @MarioArul
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Harsha de Silva @HarshadeSilvaMP
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Jeevan Thondaman @JeevanThondaman
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BeingTheChange @BeTheChange007
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Maryam @MaryamAzwer
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සිවුර @siwura
3K Followers 55 Following Sri Lanka (Ceylon) is a Free, Sovereign, Independent and Democratic Socialist Republic and shall be known as the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
Very grateful to @JackBreretonMP @Conservatives for meeting HR activists & Tamil constituents who are victims of #Genocide_SriLanka, listening to their horrific experiences, & agreeing to support their call to @FCDOGovUK @TimetoSanction @SilvaShavendra & other SL War criminals.
Enforced disappearances are not just a nightmare from the past, they’re still happening in South Asia. Thousands of families are still looking for their relatives while states have failed to deliver justice. Stand in solidarity with the families. #StopEDs amnesty.org/en/projects/en…
Yet another case of arbitrary arrest and detention and torture (excessive use of force during arrest). Will any action be taken against police officers for violation of fundamental rights? Will arrested persons be compensated? Normalization of violation of FRs entrenches impunity
🚨 Case dismissed – Tamils released after being arrested over prayers in Vavuniya A group of eight Tamil devotees who were assaulted and arrested by Sri Lankan police officers at the Vedukkunaari temple earlier this month, have had the case filed against them dismissed, after…
This is good news. But conflict will continue until govt in Colombo insists the law is respected & restrains the emperial ambitions of the small but military-backed group of Buddhist monks intent on seizing land & changing the ethno-religious character of #SriLanka's north/east.
Court releases 8 #Tamils arrested on #Sivarathiri. "Since #SriLanka police did not file the chargesheet against those suspects brutally assaulted & arrested on #Mahasivaratri at #Vedukkunarimalai Sivan Kovil released by the court today based on our arguments," @Sugashkanu
Interesting to watch the US govt’s slow redefinition of #SriLanka’s military from a problematic institution in need of at least partial accountability to an essential partner in “maritime security” in the “Indo-Pacific”. First the Navy, now the Air Force. x.com/usambsl/status…
Just flew in the U.S. aircraft demo for @airforcelk showcasing capabilities to enhance the protection of maritime resources, counter illicit trafficking, monitor its exclusive economic zone, and secure its seas. The United States is dedicated to our partnership and collective…
.@RW_UNP why are these ppl being removed by police by force and arrested? Why is their right to practice their religion being violated? In this context, how can you claim the Comm for Truth, Unity and Reconciliation will address concerns of Tamils?
🚨Srilanka police resorted to violence against Tamils peacefully participating in Shivratri worship at #vedukkunarimalai Sivan temple , with court permission, disrupting the religious observance, political activists, including @TnpfOrg,Mp #kajenthiran were arrested by the police.
For useful background on the sources of tension around #Vedukkunaari temple, this @CPASL explainer is helpful. cpalanka.org/vedukkunari-hi… as is this older background piece from @SLcampaign srilankacampaign.org/preserving-sri… and this recent piece from @TamilGuardian tamilguardian.com/content/sinhal…
🚨Srilanka police resorted to violence against Tamils peacefully participating in Shivratri worship at #vedukkunarimalai Sivan temple , with court permission, disrupting the religious observance, political activists, including @TnpfOrg,Mp #kajenthiran were arrested by the police.
Despite 15 years since the end of Sri Lanka's Civil War, the proposed #TUR Commision falls short in addressing #VictimConcerns and lacks real commitment to #accountability. Read the discussion paper by CPA. @bfonseka @NaveeraP . cpalanka.org/wp-content/upl…
Nedunkery police have arrested 2 Tamils who attended the Sivaratri worship at #Vedukunarimalai Adilingeswarar Temple with court permission. They were charged with entering the state forest without authorization and driving a vehicle in violation of police orders. 📷@JeraThampi
Extending his long-standing call for justice for victims of 2019 #EasterAttacks, Catholic Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith calls for "accountability process for victims... of atrocities in the north and east of #SriLanka". Significant shift for former critic of UN Human Rights Council.
The statement I made to the #UNHRC55 on the human rights violations taking place during the #Yukthiya anti-drug operation launched by the govt in December 2023.
"Violations range from unauthorised searches, targeting poor neighbourhoods, arbitrary arrests & detention, strip searches in public, cavity searches, intimidation of lawyers and detention in compulsory treatment centers and overcrowded prisons" @ambikasat on #SriLanka's Yukthiya
Absolutely ridiculous. The message you send: Take the law into your own hands and we will protect/take care of you.
🚨NEWS ALERT: IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon approves providing financial aid from the Police Legal Assistance Fund to police personnel facing legal issues on actions taken when performing their duties - Police Spokesman - adaderana.lk
Deshabandu Tennakoon should have never been appointed by President & Constitutional Council as the Inspector General of Police (IGP) or even Acting IGP. My article @groundviews in Dec2023 lists 13 reasons groundviews.org/2023/12/22/why…
Deshabandu Tennakoon, who was found guilty for illegal arrest, unlawfully detention and torture of a man in 2011 appointed as #SriLanka's police chief. Over a month ago, the supreme court had ordered the National Police Commission to take disciplinary action against Tennakoon.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed Deshabandu Tennakoon as the IGP in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution. #LKA #PMD @SL_PoliceMedia
Who cares about torture, right?
Deshabandu Tennakoon has been appointed as the 36th Inspector General of Sri Lanka Police (IGP)
Indeed. As illustrated by this @SLcampaign graphic, the 2009 massacres of Tamils were some of the most intense and horrific in decades. And that is based on conservative estimates alone. What impact has this overlooking of Tamil deaths had around the world?
Fascinating & discouraging that someone as well-informed as Andrew Gilmour makes no mention of the tens of thousands of Tamils killed from Jan-May 2009 at end #SriLanka’s civil war - as estimated by multiple UN & other - contested but credible - reports. digitallibrary.un.org/record/737299
With key civil society leaders in #SriLanka repeatedly emphasising political roots of country’s economic collapse (even the #IMF agrees in part), it’s very worrying to see senior US diplomat praise tentative economic progress & ignore threat from govt’s growing authoritarianism.
US diplomat Donald Lu: -Sri Lanka is a "great come back story" -A year ago Sri Lanka was country in crisis, it's a different place today, food & fuel prices stable -Lauds role of India, France -India gave concessional loan -US funds for Colombo West terminal port @USIP
If you're misinformed like US govt official who recently described #PeoplePowerLK #lka protest movement of 2022 as "mass riots in the streets", do watch @kamalakkannan's new documentary & educate yourself. Others can watch too, to recall missed opportunities & hijacked #Aragalaya
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