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HRCSL to expand probe into online harassment of female politicians & activists

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5 months ago

January 11, 2025

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The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka says it will expand its investigations into online harassment targeting female politicians and political activists.

This move comes in light of a review by the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women.

The Commission emphasized that Sri Lanka, as a signatory to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, holds the government accountable for preventing violence against women, including acts of online abuse.

The Commission has urged the government to take immediate action to address insults and inappropriate behavior targeting women on the internet, in line with the Women Empowerment Act passed last year.

(News1st)

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CIABOC arrests Keheliya, wife & daughter

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3 hours ago

June 18, 2025

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Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, his wife and daughter have been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

They have been arrested over an investigation into their assets, according to the Bribery Commission.

Earlier this morning, former Minister Rambukwella appeared before CIABOC to record a statement.

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05 inmates at Boossa launch rooftop protest

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6 hours ago

June 18, 2025

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Five inmates at Boossa Prison launched a rooftop protest this morning (June 18) against officials’ decision to carry out thorough searches inside the prison.

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CMC mayor assumes duties

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6 hours ago

June 18, 2025

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Vraie Cally Balthazaar of the National People’s Power (NPP) officially assumed duties as Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) Mayor today (June 18).

The most talked-about candidate in the 2025 Local Government Election, Balthazaar was elected the 26th Mayor of the CMC while receiving 61 votes following a secret ballot on Monday (June 16).

She becomes the second female Mayor of CMC, following Rosy Senanayaka.