Posts Tagged ‘Sri Lankan Government’
David Cameron human rights plea at Commonwealth meeting
[BBC] David Cameron has pressed for progress on a range of human rights issues during the Commonwealth summit. [Full Story]
Read MoreSri Lanka says war crimes allegations ‘propaganda’
[AFP] Sri Lanka’s government on Thursday sought to dismiss war crimes allegations as propaganda from its defeated rivals, as it came under further pressure ahead of a Commonwealth summit. [Full Story]
Read MoreWhat U.S. Businesses Must Consider In Sri Lanka
[Huffington Post] The Sri Lankan government is in hot pursuit of U.S. businesses, seeking to usher in more investment dollars to help rebuild the country following the end of the civil war two years ago. Jobs that help to grow the economy and benefit all Sri Lankans are welcome. But companies are on notice that…
Read MoreNo One, in the US or Sri Lanka, Should Be Above the Law
[Human Rights Watch] In a report released last month Human Rights Watch called on the US government to launch criminal investigations into allegations of detainee abuse authorized by senior Bush administration officials. The 107-page report, “Getting Away with Torture: The Bush Administration and Mistreatment of Detainees,” presents substantial information warranting criminal investigations of former President George…
Read MoreSri Lanka: No Justice in Massacre of Aid Workers
[Human Rights Watch] The Sri Lankan government’s failure to bring to justice those responsible for the execution-style slaying of 17 aid workers five years ago highlights a broader lack of will to prosecute soldiers and police for rights abuses, Human Rights Watch said today. Despite strong evidence of involvement by the security forces in the…
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