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SLAF base holding Rohingya refugees named temporary detention centre
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) base at Mullaitivu has been named as a temporary detention place from 23rd December, 2024 onward in terms of the section 48 of the Immigrants and Emigrants Act.
The relevant gazette notification was issued by the Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs yesterday.
A group of over 100 Rohingya refugees who arrived in the country on December 20 are being held at the Mullaitivu SLAF base as the detention centre for illegal immigrants at Mirihana is overcrowded.
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Rapist of lady doctor at Anuradhapura identified as army deserter, parliament told
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala told Parliament today that the suspect in the rape of a lady doctor at the Anuradhapura teaching hospital has been identified as an army deserter and he will be apprehended shortly.
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Budget 2025: No plans to further revise public sector salaries and allowances
- March 3, 2025 - 273 - 0
SL rejects UNHRC resolutions including external evidence gathering mechanism
Sri Lanka today reiterated its rejection of all United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) resolutions on Sri Lanka including the external evidence gathering mechanism initiated by the OHCHR.
- March 11, 2025 - 266 - 0
Dutch authorities investigate companies suspected of paying bribes for Sri Lanka hospital projects
The Dutch Public Prosecutor suspects two companies of paying bribes in the construction of hospitals in Sri Lanka, according to an investigation by FD, the Dutch financial newspaper.
- March 12, 2025 - 235 - 0
Suspect involved in sexual assault of Anuradhapura doctor arrested
Police have arrested the suspect connected to the sexual assault on a female doctor at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital today morning in Galnewa.
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