Category: Politics
Sri Lanka falling short on HRC commitments, says report
June 06, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka is falling short on commitments made at the Human Rights Council on addressing the legacy of war and implementing peace and reconciliation measures, the Sri Lanka Campaign said, releasing a score-card on steps taken so far. The government responded to OHCHR Investigation on Sri Lanka (OISL) findings by […]
Federal proposal among Sri Lankan views on constitutional reform: PRC
June 01, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Public Representations Committee (PRC) on constitutional reforms has received various proposals from the public including proposals for a federal solution with separation of power, the committee said. The Chairman of the Committee Lal Wijenayake told reporters Wednesday that the public had different views on the nature of the […]
President calls on developed nations to invest in Sri Lanka
May 27, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena on Friday called on developed nations and multilateral and bi-lateral investors to invest in Sri Lanka as the country lack finances for extensive development efforts. Addressing the G 7 Outreach Summit today in Ise-Shima in Japan, he said that with a revolutionary change of governance, […]
Sri Lanka sets up independent office to trace missing persons
May 25, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s cabinet has approved establishment of an independent institution as office on missing persons by a Parliament Act with the view to search for and trace missing persons. The cabinet proposal made by Prime Minister will identify appropriate mechanisms and submit recommendations to authorities to take measures on missing […]
‘s promised reforms, repeal of PTA delayed: Int. Crisis Group
May 25, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s reform agenda has slowed and the Tamil minority is beginning to doubt the government’s ability to fulfill pledges made, the International Crisis Group said in its latest report. Sri Lanka ended a war with Tamil Tiger separatists in 2009 and promised to repeal the Prevention of Terrorism Act […]
”s war heroes behind bars: President
May 19, 2016 (LBO) – President Maithripala Sirisena says people who put war heroes in jail are now making allegations that the government is getting ready to hunt war heroes. The President was speaking at the national ceremony to commemorate war heroes, held yesterday at the War Hero Monument in the Parliament premises in Battaramulla. […]
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May 16, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister’s office says there is no problem with the decision to import two brand new bullet-proof vehicles for the Premier as he had, so far, used older vehicles given by the President’s office. Releasing a statement, Sagala Ratnayake, the chief of staff of Premier Wickremesinghe, said two […]
Sri Lanka seeks foreign assistance to trace stolen assets: President
May 13, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s government is currently in the process of seeking information and assistance from foreign countries to trace stolen assets, President Maithripala Sirisena said addressing the Anti-Corruption Summit in London. President Sirisena appreciated the support and cooperation extended to Sri Lanka by several countries including UK, USA, India and Switzerland […]
Joint Opposition MP imports first tax-free vehicle for this year
May 11, 2016 (LBO) – A Parliamentarian aligned with the joint opposition has imported a brand new Range Rover under the tax-free vehicle scheme of the Parliament, further widening the burden to taxpayers. The former Minister who usually shouts against the policies of this government is the first Parliamentarian who has cleared the vehicle from […]
Structures of a nation at war still in place, say UN Rapporteurs
May 09, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka needs to remove many of its war time practices that are still in place that limit freedoms and rights of the populace, a United Nations special rapporteur said in Colombo. “Sri Lanka is at a crucial moment in its history. While the armed conflict has ended after more […]
Sri Lanka’s MPs clash in Parliament, one hospitalized
May 03, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Parliament on Tuesday adjourned following a tense situation that erupted in the chamber with parliamentarians in the joint opposition staging a protest against a statement made by Parliamentarian Sarath Fonseka. Fonseka made a statement on the withdrawal of Army security from former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s security detail, while […]
Right to Information bill inconsistent with Constitution: Supreme Court
May 03, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court has determined that certain clauses of Right to Information bill are inconsistent with the Constitution, Speaker Karu Jayasuriya revealed in Parliament today. Speaker Jayasuriya, delivering the Supreme Court determination at the opening of Parliament Proceedings today, said the bill needs a two-thirds majority to pass. Supreme […]