The UN Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment Juan E. Mendez on Saturday said that torture still continues in Sri Lanka.
Speaking to reporters after concluding his visit to Sri Lanka, Mendez however said that the number of torture-related incidents have reduced when compared to the peak of the war.
Mendez and the UN Special Rapporteur on the independence of the justice system Monica Pinto conducted a joint visit to Sri Lanka from April 29 to May 7 to assess recent developments and identify challenges related to the use of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, and to the independence of the justice system.
"Sri Lanka is at a crucial moment in its history and we hope that our recommendations will contribute to setting out a path for the future that will be fully aligned with the international human rights obligations of the country," the Special Rapporteurs added.
The funeral of arguably the Queen of the Sinhala cinema Malini Fonseka, will be held with state honours on Monday, May 26, 2025, at the Independence Square.
First Bishop of the Batticaloa Diocese, Retired Bishop Joseph Ponnaiya, passed away today at the age of 74, following a brief illness.
The NPP government has been at the wheel for almost 6 months now. The time to keep looking at the rear view mirror and living in the past is about over.
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