Category: Politics

TISL Raises Concerns Over Proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill

Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) echoes the concerns expressed by human rights actors on the Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill, gazetted on the 22nd of September 2026, which proposes to replace the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA). Significant concerns remain regarding its broad definitions of terrorism, expanded executive powers, administrative detention and restrictions […]

USS Tulsa Returns to Colombo for Scheduled Port Visit

USS Tulsa (LCS 16), an Independence-variant littoral combat ship, arrived at the Port of Colombo on October 7, receiving a warm welcome from Sri Lanka as the ship returns for its second visit in two years. The port call underscores the enduring U.S.–Sri Lanka maritime partnership and our shared commitment to maintaining peace, security, and […]

U.S. Army Pacific Deputy Commander Makes Historic Visit to Sri Lanka

Lieutenant General Joel “JB” Vowell, Deputy Commanding General of U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC), arrived in Colombo today for engagements from September 29–October 1, becoming the highest-ranking U.S. Army officer to travel to Sri Lanka. His visit marks an important milestone in growing U.S.–Sri Lanka Army-to-Army cooperation.  “Lieutenant General Vowell’s historic visit reflects the growing strength […]

United States and Sri Lanka Strengthen Nuclear Smuggling Detection Capabilities

The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Smuggling Detection and Deterrence (NSDD), partnered with the Sri Lanka Navy for a five-day workshop September 21–25 to strengthen Sri Lanka’s capacity to detect and deter nuclear smuggling. U.S. experts worked with Sri Lankan participants to develop standard operating procedures […]

U.S. Embassy Strengthens Sri Lanka’s Ability to Detect Maritime Sanctions Evasion

The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, through the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Cooperative Threat Reduction and in partnership with the Atlantic Council, conducted a three-day training September 9–11 in Colombo to strengthen Sri Lanka’s ability to detect and respond to maritime sanctions evasion that threatens U.S. security interests and legitimate global commerce.   More […]

US -SL Partnership Seizes 463 KG of Crystal Methamphetamine in Joint Counternarcotics Operation

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) New Delhi Country Office and Sri Lanka’s Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) conducted a successful joint operation disrupting a Pakistan-based narcotrafficking network attempting to smuggle crystal methamphetamine through Sri Lanka to international markets. Acting on intelligence developed by DEA’s Foreign Counterparts Unit Pakistan Anti-Narcotics Force Special Investigations Cell between August 14–29 on suspicious maritime […]

Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China presents Credentials to Sri Lanka

The Government of the People’s Republic of China, with the concurrence of the Government of Sri Lanka, has appointed Mr. Wei Huaxiang as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Sri Lanka based in Colombo. He presented credentials to His Excellency Anura Kumara Disanayaka, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka on 25 August […]

U.S. Ambassador Eric Meyer Arrives in Sri Lanka, Presents Credentials

On August 25, 2026, U.S. Ambassador Eric Meyer presented his credentials to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, marking the formal commencement of his ambassadorial tenure.  Following the ceremony, Ambassador Meyer said: “It was an honor to present my credentials to President Dissanayake. The United States is proud to call Sri Lanka a friend in a partnership that has spanned more than […]

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