05. März 2021
Beitrag veröffentlicht bei Spiegel: Kriegsverbrechen im Paradies
04. März 2021
Why the UN Human Rights Council Must Adopt a Strong Resolution on Sri Lanka by Jim McDonald, Sri Lanka Country Specialist, Amnesty International USA
28. Februar 2021
Beitrag veröffentlicht in der Süddeutschen Zeitung: Wider das Vergessen
28. Februar 2021
Sri Lanka: Hochrangige Regierungsvertreter in Kriegsverbrechen verwickelt | Deutschland soll sich im Menschenrechtsrat für starke Resolution einsetzen (Kommentar von Wenzel Michalski, Human Rights Watch)
28. Februar 2021
The joint INGO oral statement urged the Council to hold Sri Lanka accountable to its obligations under international law. Given the Sri Lankan government’s announcement that it will not continue to engage with the clear framework agreed through resolution 30/1; the failure of past domestic reconciliation and accountability mechanisms; and the ongoing compromise of the rule of law as pointed out by the High Commissioner yesterday, we call on the Council to establish an international accountability mechanism on Sri Lanka.
24. Februar 2021
Beitrag veröffentlicht in der Tagesschau: Menschenrechte in Sri Lanka – “Jeder kleine Fortschritt zurückgedreht”
17. Februar 2021
The Sri Lankan Government has launched a renewed crackdown on dissent that is severely curtailing civil society freedom and obstructing efforts to deliver justice for conflict-era crimes under international law, said Amnesty International, in a new report published today. The report, Old ghosts in new garb: Sri Lanka’s return to fear, exposes how the Sri Lankan government has targeted human rights organisations, media, lawyers, political opponents, and law enforcement officers in a concerted bid to suppress opposing voices and hamper the transitional justice process for crimes committed during the country’s 30-year armed conflict.
05. Februar 2021
Sri Lanka: Experts dismayed by regressive steps, call for renewed UN scrutiny and efforts to ensure accountability
01. Februar 2021
Sri Lanka’s government is aggressively attacking efforts to hold officials to account for past grave abuses, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today.
27. Januar 2021
Sri Lanka: Damning UN report stresses need for urgent international action on accountability Amnesty International
20. Januar 2021
Amnesty International submitted this document in response to the call for inputs issued by the Special Rapporteur on the promotion of truth, justice, reparation and guarantees of non-recurrence to inform his follow-up report on recommendations issued by the mandate when visiting Sri Lanka in October 2017.
19. Oktober 2020
Amnesty International USA addressed a letter to Secretary of State Michael Pompeo ahead of his Oct. 27 visit to Sri Lanka urging him to call on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa to reverse some of their recent actions which undermine human rights and take steps to address impunity.
29. Juli 2020
The Sri Lankan government should end the targeted arrests, intimidation and threats against the lives and physical security of lawyers, activists, human rights defenders and journalists, 10 inter-national human rights organizations said today. A campaign of fear has intensified since the 2019 presidential election, and has cast a shadow over the 2020 parliamentary election Amnesty International
11. April 2020
Activists urge election commission to fix poll date with public safety in mind economynext
26. März 2020
Justice reversed for victims of the Mirusuviol massacre, Sri Lanka Amnesty International
06. März 2020
International Women’s Day 2020: Why the fight must continue … Amnesty International
05. März 2020
President: Geneva Resolution Challenges the National Independence Government Sri Lanka
03. März 2020
Sri Lanka: Security Agencies Shutting Down Civic Space HRW
01. März 2020
On Withdrawal from Resolution 30/1 Colombo Telegraph
27. Februar 2020
Sri Lanka: Withdrawal from UN commitments requires robust response by Human Rights Council Amnesty International
UN rights chief responds to Sri Lanka’s withdrawal from resolution adaderana
23. Februar 2020
General elections on April 25, dissolution on March 2 Sunday Times
19. Februar 2020
Sri Lanka Government confirms withdrawal from UNHRC consensus resolutions Colombo Page
Report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights UN
18. Februar 2020
Sri Lanka decides to withdraw from UN consensus resolutions Colombo Page
16. Februar 2020
Sri Lanka: Families of “Disappeared” Threatened HRW
15. Februar 2020
Sri Lanka strongly objects to U.S. banning entry for Army Chief and his immediate family Colombo Page
U.S. Bars Sri Lankan Army Chief Accused of War Crimes New York Times
Sri Lanka: Fulfill the demands of the families of the disappeared Amnesty International
11. Februar 2020
Gota’s Goons Ramp Up Crackdown On “Disloyal Journalists” And Their Sources Colombo Telegraph
06. Februar 2020
Prageeth Eknaligoda abduction and murder trial on Feb 13 Colombo Page
04. Februar 2020
Sri Lanka drops Tamil national anthem from Independence Day celebrations srilankabrief
30. Januar 2020
International Crisis Group: Watch List 2020 International Crisis Group
29. Januar 2020
Jahresbericht von Amnesty International zur Lage der Menschenrechte in der Region Asien-Pazifik Amnesty International
20. Januar 2020
Sri Lanka civil war: Rajapaksa says housands missing are dead BBC
16. Januar 2020
Attacks on Human Rights Organisations, Media Organisations and Journalists in Sri Lanka Amnesty International
11. Januar 2020
Presidential Commission appointed to inquire political victimization of public servants Colombo Page
03. Januar 2020
Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe attempts to reintroduce Executive Presidency Colombo Telegraph
02. Januar 2020
Sri Lanka marching towards authoritarian security politics – Shyamika Jayasundara-Smits srilankabrief
31. Dezember 2019
Sri Lanka 2020: The only glimmer of hope is in people power – Shreen Abdul Saroor srilankabrief
29. Dezember 2019
President says repealing 19th Amendment is key to fulfill people’s aspirations Colombo Page
National Peace Council urges government to continue reconciliation policies set in 2015 Colombo Page
27. Dezember 2019
Current govt. mars national reconciliation process – Sumanthiran adaderana
17. Dezember 2019
Parliament will definitely be dissolved in March – President Colombo Page
16. Dezember 2019
FDFA criticises lack of due process in the case aganst a local employee of the Swiss Embassy in Sri Lanka FDFA
14. Dezember 2019
EU unveils seven projects to support human rights and civil society in SL adaderana
13. Dezember 2019
PM Rajapaksa pledges to rectify injustices suffered by Army forces under previous Govt. Sunday Times
12. Dezember 2019
Intimidating judges, prosecutors and lawyers takes off under Gotabaya Rajapaksa Colombo Telegraph
11. Dezember 2019
Aftermath and reportage of incident involvingalled abduction of Swiss Embassy employee CPA
01. Dezember 2019
SPC to strip deceitful senior officers of their civic rights Sunday Times
Sri Lanka President ready to abolish 19th Amendment if given two-third majority in parliament Colombo Page
27. November 2019
Sri Lankan Critics Fear a Crackdown is Underway, and Some Flee srilankabrief
26. November 2019
Govt. to revisit UNHRC resolution as priority, says FM FT
25. November 2019
More than 700 CID officers barred from leaving country The Island
24. November 2019
Gotabaya openly criticises police officers who investigated crimes allegedly ordered by him srilankabrief
22. November 2019
Sri Lanka’s interim cabinet under new President sworn-in Colombo Page
Sri Lanka president to call snap parliamentary election in March AFP
21. November 2019
Mahinda Rajapaksa sworn in as new Prime Minister adaderana
18. November 2019
Sri Lanka’s Presidential Election Brings Back a Polarising Wartime Figure International Crisis Group
17. November 2019
Gotabaya declared winner of Presidential election Sunday Times
13. November 2019
Sri Lanka’s presidential election: What you need to know The Guardian
Sri Lanka Election Sparks Fear of Return to Violent Past International Crisis Group
11. November 2019
Outrage as Sri Lanka president pardons killer of Swedish teen AFP
Sri Lanka: Next President Faces Major Rights Challenges HRW
10. November 2019
Sri Lanka monk begins fast demanding presidential candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s US citizenship renunciation Colombo Page
Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s name not on the latest U.S. Federal Register of denounced citizens – Minister Harim Colombo Page
07. November 2019
Sandhya Ekneligoda files complaint with HRC over Gotabaya Daily News
29. Oktober 2019
Apex Court blocks President’s move to implement death penalty against drug traffickers Colombo Page
27. Oktober 2017
I will protect Shavendra Silva with my life – Sajith adaderana
25. Oktober 2019
Gota launches manifesto, will not allow foreign countries to intervene in Lanka’s affairs Sunday Times
23. Oktober 2019
Election Observation Mission confirms EU’s continuing commitment to support democratic processes in Sri Lanka Colombo Page
21. Oktober 2019
Will carry out at least one execution if court order is issued in my favour: President Sunday Times
18. Oktober 2019
Sri Lanka: Human rights must be at the heart of next presidency Amnesty International
15. Oktober 2019
Won’t accept Sri Lanka’s agreement with UN Human Rights Council: Gota Sunday Times
10. Oktober 2019
CBK hits out at SLFP’s decision to support SLPP Presidential candidate Gota Sunday Times
09. Oktober 2019
SLFP confirms support for Gotabaya adaderana
08. Oktober
Candidates make predictions after handing over nominations adaderana
07. Oktober
Sri Lanka: A Tight Poll: The Big Names May Not Get 50% Plus srilankabrief
01. Oktober
Fighting terrorism must go hand in hand with protecting human rights – Sri Lanka Foreign Secretary tells UN Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Sri Lanka
27. September 2019
After Sri Lanka’s Easter Bombings: Reducing Risks of Future Violence International Crisis Group
26. September 2019
UN bans Sri Lankan peacekeepers Colombo Page
Sri Lanka’s ruling UNP nominates Deputy Leader Sajith Premadasa as presidential candidate Colombo Page
18. September 2019
Sri Lanka to hold presidential election on Nov. 16 AP
12. September 2019
International concern on Army Chief’s appointment based on allegations is regrettable, Sri Lanka envoy tells UNHRC Colombo Page
11. September 2019
Amnesty’s oral statement at 42 session of UNHRC Amnesty International
30. August 2019
The women who risk everything to bring their loved ones back Amnesty International
27. August 2019
UN experts say army chief appointment is “affront to victims” of right abuses ohchr
26. August 2019
Simmering ethno-religious tensions in Sri Lanka must not be ignored, says UN rights expert UN
19. August 2019
Sri Lanka Betrays Its People By Promoting Alleged War Criminal To Head Its Army: International Truth and Justice Project Colombo Telegraph
Sri Lanka: Appointment of Shavendra Silva as Army Commander comes under fire sri lanka brief
UN rights chief “troubled” by new Sri Lanka army chief Arab News
14. August 2019
Sri Lanka Freedom Party to expel Mahinda Rajapaksa? Daily News
13. August 2019
People should make the right decision when electing a new President – Sarath Fonseka Colombo Page
Prime Minister, you protect Gotabaya Rajapaksa, will my father ever receive justice: Ahimsa writes to Ranil Colombo Telegraph
The “Terminator” was chosen for a different reason Colombo Telegraph
12. August 2019
Sri Lankan people have to decide whether or not to continue enjoying the freedom they have won – PM Colombo Page
11. August 2019
SLPP names Gotabhaya Rajapaksa as presidential candidate Colombo Page
10. August 2019
Trial-at-Bar bench to hear Eknaligoda murder case Daily News
09. August 2019
Justice for the Trinco 5 Amnesty International
07. August 2019
The problem with Sri Lanka’s new “False News” bill The Diplomat
30. Juli 2019
Writer faces up to 10 years jail for story Amnesty International
29. Juli 2019
Muslim MPs resigned from their ministerial portfolios sworn-in again as Ministers Colombo Page
23. Juli 2019
Emergency extended for another month Colombo Page
21. Juli 2019
The Trinco students killings – is this justice? Sunday Times
04. Juli 2019
Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka recommends guidelines to police on arrests HRCSL
03. Juli 2019
Joint open letter to the President of Sri Lanka on the imminent resumption of executions Amnesty International
01. Juli 2019
President claims drug traffickers are behind the Easter Sunday bomb attacks Colombo Page
Sri Lankan Prime Minister says he and his party oppose reinstating death penalty Colombo Page
Ten petitions filed in Supreme Court against death penalty Colombo Page
28. Juni 2019
Death penalty will not be carried out wthin next week, Prison authority assures court Colombo Page
Petition filed in Court of Appeal against implementing death sentence Colombo Page
27. Juni 2019
EU: Statement by the spokesperson on the planned resumption of executions in Sri Lanka EU
Resuming the death sentence in order to divert public attention Asian Human Rights Commission
26. Juni 2016
Sri Lanka updates UNHRC on measures taken to advance Human Rights adaderana
President Sirisena Signs Execution Warrants For Four Prisoners, Plans Shrouded In Secrecy Amnesty International
Already signed death penalty for 4 drug dealers, says President adaderana
25. Juni 2019
Halt plans for executions, once and for all Amnesty International
Tensions after Easter Sunday terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka concern UNHRC Chief Colombo Page
23. Juni 2019
Sri Lanka President calls for repealing 19th Amendment, says it led to political instability Colombo Page
22. Juni 2019
Ausnahmezustand in Sri Lanka verlängert zeit online
21. Juni 2019
Desperate President Sirisena preps for secret execution Colombo Telegraph
19. Juni 2019
“We are not safe here” – Refugees under attack in Sri Lanka and the need for resettlement Amnesty International
16. June 2019
Muslims targeted with arbitrary arrests after Easter massacre in Sri Lanka Al Jazeera
14. Juni 2019
Sri Lanka: Halt forced returns of Pakistani religious minorities Amnesty International
08. Juni 2019
President demands suspension of Parliament Select Committee on terror attacks FT
05. Juni 2019
Muslim Ministers resign Daily Mirror
26. Mai 2019
Sri Lankan Human Rights Commission requests UGC to ensure non-discrimination in institutions of higher education Colombo Page
Sri Lanka responds to the UN Special Advisers’ “oversimplifying” statement on sectarian violence Colombo Page
25. Mai 2019
Sandya Eknaligoda writes to PM FT
HRCSL requests business chambers not to deny women access to essential services due to their attire Colombo Page
24. Mai 2019
Emergency passed in parliament Sunday Times
23. Mai 2019
President pardons extremist Buddhist monk Colombo Page
Sri Lanka Tamil party condemns President’s act of pardoning Colombo Page
CPA Statement on the Presidential Pardon of Gnanasara Thero CPA
18. Mai 2019
Sri Lanka: Impunity fuels recurrence of violence Amnesty International
15. Mai 2019
Sri Lanka: Authorities must protect Muslims against violence Amnesty International
14. Mai 2019
Curfew imposed as clashes erupt FT
Sri Lanka’s anti-Muslim riots claim first death AFP
Stern action against lawbreakers, warns acting IGP Daily Mirror
Supreme Court recommended death penalty for CTA adaderana
Sri Lanka Tamil party concerned over security forces not taking effective steps to prevent anti-Muslim violence Colombo Page
10. Mai 2019
Sri Lanka working with UNHCR to find countries to settle over 1000 refugees Colombo Page
09. Mai 2019
JOINT URGENT APPEAL TO PROVIDE PROTECTION FOR REFUGEES AND ASYLUM SEEKERS IN SRI LANKA Amnesty International
08. Mai 2019
NTJ’s leader says group is not a terrorist movement and Zahran was dismissed in 2017 ADA
07. Mai 2019
President briefs diplomatic community on progress to curb terrorism and restore normalcy Colombo Page
05. Mai 2019
Over 1000 asylum seekers ejected; UNHCR helpless Sunday Times
03. Mai 2019
Sri Lanka: Respect human rights in the aftermath of Easter attacks Amnesty International
01. Mai 2019
Sri Lanka names Easter suicide bombers AFP
29. April 2019
Face veils banned in Sri Lanka from today Colombo Page
28. April 2019
Pro-ISIS terror groups to be banned soon Sunday Times
15 killed in explosion of terrorist safehouse Sunday Times
27. April 2019
Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka appeals to fellow citizens to refrain from inciting communal violence Colombo Page
Gotabaya Rajapaksa says he will run for President and tackle radical Islam if he wins Colombo Page
Sri Lanka bomber’s mentor is dead, but his memory still stokes fear CNN
