Sri Lanka to probe human rights violations by its army
Over two years after Sri Lanka’s final war against the LTTE, the Mahinda Rajapakse government has for the first time indirectly admitted that some of its army personnel may have indulged in human rights violations in the final phase of the war. They add that these army personnel may therefore be indicted in coming months. According to Rajiva Wijesinha, Adviser on Reconciliation to the Lankan …
Sri Lanka holds suspects as emergency ends
Sri Lanka has used draconian anti-terror laws to detain thousands of Tamil rebel suspects who would have had to be freed when a state of emergency ended.
Sri Lanka: STF camps re-emerge in East citing grease devil episode
Dismantled camps of the elite commando unit of the Sri Lankan forces, the Special Task Force (STF), are being re-established in same private residential buildings earlier vacated by the STF in the Ampaa’rai district. The lands returned to legal owners are being re-occupied by the STF. Camps have been already established at Thirukkoayil, Akkaraip-pattu, Kaarai-theevu, Kalmunai and Kaagnchirang …
Live: Sri Lanka v Australia, T1, D1
Mike Hussey falls short of a century as Australia are dismissed for 273 on day one of the first Test against Sri Lanka. Follow the live action.
Sri Lanka detains suspects despite end to emergency
Sri Lanka on Wednesday used draconian anti-terror laws to detain thousands of Tamil rebel suspects who would have had to be freed when a state of emergency ended after 28 years, an official said.
Live: Sri Lanka v Australia, T1, D2
Nathan Lyon takes a wicket with his first ball while Trent Copeland strikes with his second on day two in Galle. Follow the action live.
Aussies struggle in Sri Lanka cricket Test
GALLE, Sri Lanka (AFP) – Sri Lankan spinner Rangana Herath grabbed three wickets to leave Australia struggling on 157-5 at tea on the opening day of the first Test on Wednesday.
Sri Lanka to free 1200 Tamil rebels
The end of emergency rule in Sri Lanka will see the release of about 1200 alleged Tamil Tiger rebels.
Heavy rain delays Australia-Sri Lanka Test
THE first Test between Australia and Sri Lanka will have a delayed started because of rain.
New Sri Lanka ‘anti-terror’ laws
The Sri Lankan government introduces new legislation allowing it to continue holding terror suspects without charge.
Sri Lanka take honours on day one
Michael Hussey rescued Australia with a battling 95, after Sri Lanka stung the tourists with pace and spin on day one of the first Test in Galle.
