Sri Lanka’s human rights reviewed by UN

The United Nations Human Rights Committee (HRC) in Geneva, Switzerland, is currently reviewing Sri Lanka’s respect for rights enshrined in the key human rights treaty: the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). This is the first such assessment since 2003.

“Sri Lanka still relies on draconian laws to silence dissent. Torture and enforced disappearances continue unchecked, as do violations of freedom of expression and association. On top of that, Sri Lankan authorities must now answer for escalating attacks against religious minorities. The Sri Lankan authorities have promised time and time again to tackle pressing human rights issues but almost never follow through. The Committee review is an opportunity for the international community to highlight this disconnect, and push the government to take genuine action”, said David Griffiths, Amnesty International’s Deputy Asia-Pacific Director.

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“Human Rights are not a privilege conferred by government.  They are every human beings entitlement by virtue of their humanity”

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