Hundreds in Sri Lanka attend the funeral of Priyantha Kumara Diyawadana, who was killed by a mob in Sialkot, Pakistan. Ganemulla, Sri Lanka – Mourners who gathered for the funeral of Priyantha Kumara Diyawadana, a Sri Lankan man lynched by a mob in Pakistan for alleged blasphemy, have urged the authorities in both South Asian nations to ensure justice for …
Taking note of the stand taken by the Delhi Government that the Afghan nationals who were protesting outside the UNHRC Office have been removed, the High Court on Tuesday closed the plea against the alleged gathering and squatting of a large number of foreign nationals in Delhi's Vasant Vihar area, seeking asylum.Justice Rekha Palli however granted liberty to the petitioner, …
Rights groups say the human rights resolution is a critical step in seeking justice for victims of war crimes and a ‘huge blow’ for Colombo. Rights groups say the decision is a critical step in gaining justice for victims of war crimes and could have significant implications for the current Sri Lankan government. The resolution allows the UN “to collect, …
India, which abstained during the vote on a strong resolution against Sri Lanka's human rights practices at the UNHRC, on Tuesday urged Colombo to fulfill its commitments on the devolution of political authority, to carry forward the process of reconciliation and address the aspirations of the Tamil community in the island nation. India's approach to the question of human rights …
