- Last Update 2024-07-06 17:14:00
US says Army Chief Shavendra Silva's appointment undermines country's reputation
The US has said the appointment of Major General Shavendra Silva as Army Chief undermined Sri Lanka's international reputation and its commitments to promote justice and accountability.
Issuing a statement the US Embassy in Colombo said the "The allegations of gross human rights violations against him, documented by the United Nations and other organizations, are serious and credible."
The US expressed deep concern regarding the recent appointment added that Sri Lanka's reputation to promote justice was being undermined at a time when the need for reconciliation and social unity is paramount.
-
Still No Comments Posted.
- June 29, 2024 - 943 - 0
Israeli Tourist found safe after three-day search in Trincomalee
Tamar Amitai, a 25-year-old Israeli tourist who went missing in Uppuveli, Trincomalee, was found safe after a three-day joint search operation today.
- June 28, 2024 - 341 - 0
Former MP Hirunika Premachandra sentenced to three years RI
The Colombo High Court today (28) sentenced former parliamentarian Hirunika Premachandra to three years of Rigorous Imprisonment over charges of the involvement of an abduction.
- July 3, 2024 - 213 - 0
IRD & Excise Dept Unions call off trade union action after State Minister’s intervention
Related Articles
Illegal foreign cigarettes found near port city gate
- 06/07/2024 - 43 - 0
Disregard tax payment requests if income is less: State Minister
- 05/07/2024 - 124 - 0
FDs & insurance policies of Keheliya’s family frozen for three months
- 05/07/2024 - 76 - 0
Plantation sector wage increase put on hold by Courts
- 04/07/2024 - 75 - 0
Leave Comments