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IBAHRI expresses grave concern to MR over BASL president’s reported surveillance
View(s):The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) has written to President Mahinda Rajapaksa expressing their grave concern over the reported surveillance of Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) President, Upul Jayasuriya.
In a letter to the President, the institute has urged the government to undertake swift and effective investigations into all reported incidents of surveillance, and to provide Mr Jayasuriya with the necessary protection.
The letter said Mr Jayasuriya had officially reported incidents of surveillance on at least two occasions, filed official police complaints regarding the incidents, and requested police protection.
“However, the IBAHRI understands that the authorities have thus far failed to identify the suspects or to provide any protection.
“The IBAHRI is concerned that the reported surveillance of Mr Jayasuriya may be an attempt to intimidate him, following a public statement issued by the BASL