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Special UN Rapporteur meets with detainees in Vavuniya
Special UN Rapporteur on human rights and counter-terrorism Ben Emmerson yesterday visited the political prisoners arrested under the the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA).
Emmerson, who is on five day visit held talks in Vavuniya with officials on the human rights situation in the North, local media reported.
His visit is aimed at gathering first-hand information on counter-terrorism initiatives and assess how they affect the promotion and protection of human rights.
Emmerson's visit comes at a time when the Sri Lankan government is in the process of formulating its new counterterrorism bill to replace the PTA, which was enacted in 1979.
Mr. Emmerson will share his preliminary observations with the media during a press conference at the UN building in Colombo today a statement by the UN said.
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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.
- March 12, 2025 - 563 - 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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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.
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Budget 2025: No plans to further revise public sector salaries and allowances
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Internationally funded projects only on Govt-to-Govt basis in future
The Minister of Power, Kumara Jayakody, stated that in the future, internationally funded projects, such as power projects, will only be carried out through government-to-government (G2G) agreements and competitive procurement.
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