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Human Rights, IDPs and Refugees, Issues, Peace and Conflict, Reconciliation, Transitional Justice, UN Panel Report

Disconnected: Juxtaposing the UNHRC sessions with protests in the North

At 7:30 am in Mullikulam on March 23, a group of villagers decided to begin a protest, demanding for the return of their land. The residents of Mullikulam have been living ‘as…

Groundviews Groundviews on 03/24/201703/25/2017
Human Rights, Human Security, Issues, Reconciliation, Transitional Justice

Spiraling incidents of military intimidation in the North: Ruki Fernando

There have been increased incidents of military intimidation in the last couple of weeks in areas like Pilakudiyirippu (near Keppapulavu), Paravipaanchan in Kilinochchi, and Puthukkudiyiruppu – former military held lands which have…

Groundviews Groundviews on 03/10/201703/11/2017
Human Rights, International, Issues, Post-War, Reconciliation, Transitional Justice, UN Panel Report

UPDATED: Road to OMP Timeline

The 34th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) commenced on February 27 in Geneva. It was widely reported that Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera would most likely push for a…

Groundviews Groundviews on 02/28/201702/28/2017

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