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Transfer of power essential to strengthen democracy, Sri Lankan President tells UN Assembly

Transfer of power essential to strengthen democracy, Sri Lankan President tells UN Assembly

Sep 20, 2017, at 05:50 pm

New York, Sept 20(Just Earth News): Noting that history is marked with leaders who have sought to consolidate power within themselves, the President of Sri Lanka on Wednesday underscored that as leaders come into power, they must yield it to build democratic institutions and safeguard democracies.

UN rights expert warns torture routinely used against Sri Lankan security suspects

UN rights expert warns torture routinely used against Sri Lankan security suspects

Jul 19, 2017, at 10:07 am

New York, July 19(Just Earth News): Concluding a five-day visit to Sri Lanka, a United Nations independent human right expert on Tuesday noted “routine and endemic” use of torture against people detained on national security grounds.