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Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has reiterated his opposition to international accountability for Sri Lanka, particularly against the prospect of the country being taken to the ICJ. He criticized …
Ranil Wickremesinghe Defends Sri Lanka’s Position Against International Accountability Read More
Iran summoned British and German diplomats to protest their actions at the UNHRC regarding a draft resolution affecting Iran. Director General Forouzandeh Vadiati criticized both countries for their historical human …
Iran Protests British and German Diplomatic Actions at UNHRC Read More
The Global Terrorism Index 2025 ranks Sri Lanka 100th out of 163 countries concerning terrorism threats, sharing the lowest score with several other nations. Dr. Wasantha Bandara emphasized the role …
Sri Lanka Identified as Low-Terrorism Threat by Global Terrorism Index Read More
The UNHRC Core Group on Sri Lanka, led by the United Kingdom, presented a report commending the peaceful transition of power and urging the new government to address pressing human …
UNHRC Core Group Urges Sri Lanka’s New Government to Act on Human Rights Read More
Sri Lanka has rejected several UNHRC resolutions and an external evidence gathering mechanism, emphasizing the importance of national ownership and gradual reforms for transformative change. The country expresses concerns over …
Sri Lanka Asserts Sovereignty at UNHRC, Dismisses External Human Rights Mechanisms Read More
The Core Group at UNHRC praises Sri Lanka for minor measures but criticizes the absence of accountability for war crimes. Despite recognizing peaceful elections, they express concern over ongoing human …
Core Group Acknowledges Sri Lanka’s Superficial Reforms Amidst Ongoing Human Rights Violations Read More
During the 58th session of the UNHRC, Kuwait’s Ambassador Naser Abdullah Al-Hayen urged for international efforts to protect Palestinian rights, calling for an end to hostilities and access to humanitarian …
Kuwait Advocates for International Responsibility to Protect Palestinian Rights at UNHRC Read More
India and the EU have reaffirmed their dedication to uphold human rights, emphasizing the importance of media freedom, civil society independence, and cooperative engagement in international frameworks. Through recent discussions, …
India and EU Strengthen Commitment to Human Rights and Media Freedom Read More