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Elections democratic way to ensure political stability says NPC
President Ranil Wickremesinghe's recent statement that the security forces will be used to negate any unauthorized protest is a sign that the government expects the conditions of economic hardship to escalate
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WMC condemns police brutality and impunity
The Women and Media Collective (WMC) is deeply shocked, and concerned and strongly condemns police brutality that has reached a level of cruelty and degradation that is completely unacceptable. This must be addressed immediately and…
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Sri Lanka Committee for Solidarity with Palestine demands Israel halt genocidal aggression
The Sri Lanka Committee for Solidarity with Palestine on Monday (8), demanded the immediate cessation of military action by Israel, noting that it is the aggression that prompts the defensive armed actions by the Palestine people who…
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CPJ calls for thorough and swift investigations into attacks on journalists covering political…
Sri Lankan authorities must thoroughly and swiftly investigate recent attacks on journalists by the country’s security forces, hold the perpetrators to account, and cease harassing the staff of Xposure News, the Committee to Protect…
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TISL calls on MPs to come together to select the most suitable person for president
In the wake of the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, our country is now at a critical juncture, both in terms of governance and economy. The process of appointing a new President by Parliament is now set to take place on the 20th…
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Sri Lanka Solidarity Committee calls Palestinian journalist Abu Akleh murder Israeli war crime
COLOMBO - The Sri Lanka Committee for Solidarity with Palestine (SLCSP), has called for an immediate international inquiry into the May 11 killing of well-known Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh by Israeli troops, and also…
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Women’s NGO Forum calls for urgent action to alleviate suffering of the people
COLOMBO - Sri Lanka is in the grip of a collapsing economy causing immense suffering to its people. Acute food, medicine and fuel shortages are crippling the day-to-day lives of the people giving way to despair and frustration and driving…
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Sri Lankan feminists seek urgent response to economic crisis
COLOMBO – A collective of women’s organizations and individuals identifying themselves as Sri Lankan feminists have made an urgent plea to the authorities to address the unfolding humanitarian crisis caused by the economic collapse.
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TISL calls on President to bow to will of the people
COLOMBO - Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) on Monday (4) called for President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and the government to bow to the will of the people, and urged law enforcement authorities to act independently to ensure those in…
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