by Shamindra Ferdinando
Foreign Secretary Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage on Monday (25) night revealed that the government was having discussions with the UK-led Sri Lanka Core Group in a bid to explore the possibility of reaching a consensus on what he described as a ‘consensual resolution’ ahead of the 46th sessions of the Geneva-based United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) scheduled for Feb-March this year.
Admiral Colombage acknowledged that an agreement on a consensual resolution was a politically challenging task. FS Colombage said so in conversation with Faraz Shauketaly on ‘News Line’ on TV 1.
Asked whether the government was under pressure to co-sponsor the new resolution or face a vote in case Sri Lanka rejected the UK-led move, the naval veteran said there was dialogue between the two parties in this regard. Talks have to be concluded today (27)
Geneva proposes asset freezes, travel bans ahead of HR sessions
By Shamindra Ferdinando
An Extraordinary Gazette notification, pertaining to the nomination of Justice Abdul Hameed Dileep Nawaz, as the Chairman of a three-member Commission of Inquiry (CoI), to investigate, inquire into and report, or take required actions, regarding the findings of the former Commissions, or Committees, that investigated human rights violations, serious violations of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and other such offences, was issued on January 20.
The Extraordinary Gazette notification was issued, close on the heels of a ceremonial sitting of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka, to welcome Justice Nawaz, Justice Kumudini Wickramasinghe and Justice Shiran Gooneratne. They were among six new Supreme Court justices, named on Dec 1, 2020, in terms of the 20th Amendment to the Constitution, enacted two months before. The other new justices are Janaka de Silva, Achala Wengappuli and Mahinda Samayaward
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Energy Minister Gammanpila lights the tradional oil lamp at the commencement of the event Minister of Energy Udaya Gammanpila has said the government would ensure the country’s energy security. He said so addressing the employees of Lanka IOC at their head office yesterday (26). Ministry Secretary K.D.R. Olga and Additional secretary Chaminda Hettiarachchi were also […]
Deputy Leader of the UNP Ruwan Wijewardene says many people, including the Buddhist monks who worked to bring the current government to power, are now critical of it.
The UNP was planning to implement a comprehensive programme to unite all forces against the government, Wijewardene said , speaking at a special meeting of the Gampaha District UNP activists at the Sirikotha party headquarters last Friday.
He said the UNP had taken steps to formulate a comprehensive programme to win over all party members and the majority of the people of the country.
Steps had been taken to expedite disciplinary inquiries and legal proceedings against local government members who had crossed over from the UNP, he said