Sri Lanka Foreign Secretary says Post 21/4, a litmus test for protecting HR while fighting terrorism
Sep 02, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Foreign Secretary Ravinatha Aryasinha says that post 21/4 has been a ‘litmus test’ on Sri Lanka’s resolve to …
Defense
Simmering ethno-religious tensions in Sri Lanka must not be ignored, says UN rights expert
Aug 26, 2019 (LBO) – Simmering ethno-religious tensions in Sri Lanka require urgent action by the authorities to strengthen respect for freedom of religion …
Sri Lanka Army Commander to reorganize all military intelligence units
Aug 22, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s new Army Commander Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva says that he wants to reorganize military intelligence units and …
Appointment of Army Commander is a sovereign decision by Head of State: Foreign Ministry
Aug 20, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Foreign Ministry says that the appointment of Army Commander is a sovereign decision by the Head of State and foreign …
Shavendra Silva’s appointment undermines Sri Lanka’s reputation: US Embassy
Aug 19, 2019 (LBO) – The United States is deeply concerned by the appointment of Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva as Army Commander, releasing a statement …
Shavendra Silva appointed as Sri Lanka’s new Army Commander
Aug 19, 2019 (LBO) – President Maithripala Sirisena has appointed Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva as the new Commander of the Sri Lanka Army. The …
UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion, Ahmed Shaheed to visit Sri Lanka
Aug 13, 2019 (LBO) – The UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief, Ahmed Shaheed, will carry out an official visit to Sri Lanka, from 15 to 26 …
I’ll never allow anyone to infringe sovereignty of Sri Lanka: Gotabaya (Full Speech)
Venerable Maha Sangha and religious dignitaries from the Christian, Hindu, Islamic and other faiths.5th Executive President of Sri Lanka, HE Mahinda Rajapaksa, …
Our candidate will be next president of Sri Lanka, not Gota: Mangala
Statement by Mangala Samaraweera M.P. Earlier today, former President Mahinda Rajapaksa announced the presidential candidate for his family’s new political …
We were very hurt that UNP failed to stand together with us at this critical time: Rishad
For the first time, the enigma behind Sri Lankan Muslim MPs’ evasion and resisting of their portfolios were revealed on July 30. “I discussed with members …
Sri Lankans must act together in favour of sustained democracy, says UN expert
July 27, 2019 (LBO) – The people of Sri Lanka must act together to secure democracy, human rights and the rule of law, says the UN Special Rapporteur on the …
UN expert to assess rights to freedom of peaceful assembly in Sri Lanka
July 17, 2019 (LBO) – UN Special Rapporteur Clément Nyaletsossi Voule will visit Sri Lanka from 18 to 26 July 2019 to assess rights to freedom of peaceful …
Sri Lanka government survives no confidence vote
July 11, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s government on Thursday survived a no-confidence vote in parliament after a majority of legislators voted to support the …
No SOFA deal yet; MCC to be presented to Parliament after cabinet approval: PM
July 10, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s government has not signed a new Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) with the United States although discussions are ongoing …
EU Counter-Terrorism Coordinator to visit Sri Lanka
July 10, 2019 (LBO) – European Union’s Counter-Terrorism Coordinator Gilles de Kerchove will visit Sri Lanka this week. The visits aim to support the …
IGP and Former Defence Secy arrested while in hospital
Jul 03, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s top police officer, Pujitha Jayasundara and the former Defence Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Hemasiri …
Secretary Pompeo unable to visit Sri Lanka during upcoming travel to region: US Embassy
Jun 19, 2019 (LBO) – Due to unavoidable scheduling conflicts during his upcoming visit to the Indo-Pacific region that includes accompanying US President to …
Ambassadors from 17 Muslim countries hold special meeting in Parliament
Jun 13, 2019 (LBO) – Ambassadors from seventeen Muslim countries held a special meeting in Parliament on Tuesday, the Speaker’s Media Division announced. …
Sri Lanka to give effect to UN Security Council resolutions to counter terrorism & extremism
Tangible measures to collaborate with UN mechanisms in keeping with international norms and practices took center stage at discussions during the recent visit …
Secretary Pompeo to discuss Sri Lanka’s opportunities for a free & open Indo-Pacific region
Jun 12, 2019 (LBO) – Secretary Pompeo’s Sri Lanka visit will be focused on to discuss promising opportunities for Sri Lanka based on shared commitments …