The Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus condemned the gang-rape of a 16-year-old girl in Thanamalwila and expressed dismay at the failure of the authorities to give justice to the victim.
Chairperson of the Caucus Dr. Sudarshini Fernandopulle said the brutality of the incident highlights the failure of all responsible authorities of Sri Lanka to carry out their duties in a conscientious, responsible and accountable manner.
“The gross violations of women’s and children’s rights are unacceptable and must not be tolerated,” Dr. Fernandopulle said in a statement.
She said all necessary measures must be taken to prevent such incidents and safeguard the rights and dignity of every girl child in Sri Lanka.
The Committee on High Posts has approved the nomination of Former Air Force Commander Air Chief Marshal (Retd.)
A Sri Lankan man was apprehended at Suvarnabhumi airport for attempting to smuggle wildlife out of the country after three ball pythons were found hidden in his underwear, the Bangkok post reported.
Former Chairman of SriLankan Airlines, Nishantha Wickramasinghe, arrested on allegation of corruption by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has been remanded until July 1 by the Colombo Magistrate court.
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