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January - 5 
On January 6, the Centre for Monitoring Election Violence (CMEV) said there had been a rise in major incidents of election violence between November 20 and January 5 whereas the number of incidents of election violence seemed to have dropped when com
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On January 6, the Centre for Monitoring Election Violence (CMEV) said there had been a rise in major incidents of election violence between November 20 and January 5 whereas the number of incidents of election violence seemed to have dropped when compared to the previous elections, reports Daily Mirror. The CMEV Coordinating Secretary D.M. Dissanayake said it had documented 420 incidents of election violence with 237 categorised as major incidents while 183 as minor incidents. He said the highest number of major incidents was reported from Jaffna District with 22 incidents followed by Badulla, Kurunegala and Kandy with 19, 18 and 17 incidents respectively. Dissanayake said CMEV had recorded 26 incidents involving firearms and 03 incidents of petrol bombings. He said CMEV had recorded 132 incidents of gross misuse of State resources for election purposes with excessive use of State media by the incumbent and very limited airtime for opposition candidates.Dissanayake said a vast number of incidents of violence and flagrant violation of election laws were attributed to the ruling party where local politicians including local government members were involved. A large number of incidents of attacks had targeted opposition party offices and persons connected to said offices, he said. Dissanayake said the Police had been biased for the ruling party and said they had been inactive in arresting the suspects with most suspects arrested for election violence related incidents had been released without following due process. Pakiasothy Saravanamuttu from the CMEV at a media briefing held on January 6, said that concerns have been raised that voter intimidation on election day will lead to a low voter turnout, especially in the North, adds Colombo Page. Saravanamuttu said that communities and political leaders have raised concerns about the vote in the north in particular and about the deployment of security forces that could have an adverse impact on the voter turnout.
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January - 5 
The campaign for the upcoming presidential polls in Sri Lanka ended on January 5, with sporadic violence having marred the final day, reports Colombo Page. Three opposition activists were injured when unidentified gunmen shot and injured them while t
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The campaign for the upcoming presidential polls in Sri Lanka ended on January 5, with sporadic violence having marred the final day, reports Colombo Page. Three opposition activists were injured when unidentified gunmen shot and injured them while they were engaged in putting up a dais for the opposition leader, Maithripala Sirisena, on the final day of campaigning in the southern town of Kahawatte in Ratnapura District. Incidents of violence were also reported from other parts of the island, prompting Sirisena to appeal for calm as the campaign was due to end at midnight (1800 GMT). In response to several allegations, Sirisena said that he has not signed any agreements with any parties to divide the country. "I will be personally responsible for the progressive measures implemented during the first hundred days as I assume duties as the president," he stressed.
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January - 5 
The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called on the Sri Lankan government again to ensure a peaceful election that is inclusive of minorities, reports Colombo Page on January 6. Responding to a media query on the election violence in
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The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called on the Sri Lankan government again to ensure a peaceful election that is inclusive of minorities, reports Colombo Page on January 6. Responding to a media query on the election violence in the run-up to the election Presidential election on January 08, Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General, said the Secretary-General's call to the Government to ensure that the elections are peaceful and that they're inclusive, including for minorities is much more important now on the backdrop of the election violence. "Obviously, we've seen the recent events in Sri Lanka, even those today, and I think it makes the Secretary-General's call for reconciliation, political dialogue that much more important and also his call to the Government to ensure that the elections are peaceful and that they're inclusive, including for minorities," Dujarric said. The UN Chief last month has called on Sri Lanka's Minister of External Affairs Prof. GL Peiris and reaffirmed the UN's continuous support for reconciliation, political dialogue and accountability as the country heads towards the election on 8 January 2015.
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January - 7 
A clash between supporters of the United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) and the New Democratic Front (NDF) at Rambukkana in Kegalle District on January 5 had left four government supporters injured and one Opposition supporter injured, reports The
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A clash between supporters of the United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) and the New Democratic Front (NDF) at Rambukkana in Kegalle District on January 5 had left four government supporters injured and one Opposition supporter injured, reports The Island. The NDF supporter with cut injuries was admitted to the Kegalle hospital while the four injured UPFA supporters have been admitted to the Rambukkana hospital. Five persons have been taken into custody in connection with the incident along with a firearm they had in their possession, Police said. Three vehicles and several shops were also attacked.
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On January 7, Sri Lanka's Commissioner of Elections Mahinda Deshapriya said the Police are empowered to use maximum force if anyone tries anything unlawful at the polling stations during tomorrow's presidential election, reports Colombo Page. Address
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On January 7, Sri Lanka's Commissioner of Elections Mahinda Deshapriya said the Police are empowered to use maximum force if anyone tries anything unlawful at the polling stations during tomorrow's presidential election, reports Colombo Page. Addressing a media briefing, the Election Commissioner the Police had been given authority to use maximum power, even shooting a violator, if any one tries to intimidate or attempts to obstruct a voter using their right to vote. "Police could take such action if any one tries to grab ballot papers away," he said. The election chief expressed his confidence that the Presidential Election would be free and fair.
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On January 7, the Sri Lankan government said the United Nations (UN) recent call to the government to ensure that the elections are peaceful and inclusive, is "gratuitous and inappropriate," reports Colombo Page. Issuing a statement on January 7, the
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On January 7, the Sri Lankan government said the United Nations (UN) recent call to the government to ensure that the elections are peaceful and inclusive, is "gratuitous and inappropriate," reports Colombo Page. Issuing a statement on January 7, the External Affairs Ministry said Sri Lanka notes with concern the recent remarks by the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General of the UN recalling the Secretary-General's call to the Government to ensure that the forthcoming Presidential elections are peaceful and inclusive. "The Spokesperson's comments are gratuitous and inappropriate," the statement said. Stéphane Dujarric, spokesman for the UN chief, said the Secretary-General's call for reconciliation, political dialogue that much more important and also his call to the Government to ensure that the elections are peaceful and that they're inclusive, including for minorities. The Ministry statement pointed out that Sri Lanka has a vibrant tradition of democratic practice since 1931 and has been conducting elections at regular intervals, in a peaceful and orderly manner, while the electorate has continued to cast their vote freely, in large numbers. "In keeping with this decades-old tradition, the Presidential election of 2015 too is being held in a peaceful and orderly manner. The inclusiveness of the elections is guaranteed for all Sri Lankans and all minorities are equally facilitated to actively participate in the election process and exercise their franchise," the government said.
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January - 7 
The victim of the shooting incident at an opposition rally in Kahawatta on January 5, succumbed to his injuries in the afternoon of January 7, reports Colombo Page. The victim, one of the three people, who were shot by the supporters of the Deputy Mi
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The victim of the shooting incident at an opposition rally in Kahawatta on January 5, succumbed to his injuries in the afternoon of January 7, reports Colombo Page. The victim, one of the three people, who were shot by the supporters of the Deputy Minister Premalal Jayasekara, has been treated in the Intensive care Unit at the Ratnapura Hospital for the past three days. The other two persons who received gunshot injuries are still receiving treatment at Ratnapura hospital.
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January - 8 
A high voter turnout was reported at the just concluded 2015 Presidential elections, based on information provided by returning officers in the Districts, reports Colombo Gazette on January 8. Officials said that Pollonaruwa recorded 80 percent voter
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A high voter turnout was reported at the just concluded 2015 Presidential elections, based on information provided by returning officers in the Districts, reports Colombo Gazette on January 8. Officials said that Pollonaruwa recorded 80 percent voter turnout by 4pm as the deadline to cast votes ended with Nuwara Eliya also recording 80 percent, Anuradhapura recording 76 percent, Trincomalee 72 percent, Kurunegala 77 percent, Puttalam 71 percent, Batticaloa 60 percent, Badulla 61 percent, Matara 73 percent, Kandy 75 percent, Hambantota 70 percent and Puttalam 70 percent.
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January - 8 
CMEV has received a report that North Central Chief Minister S.M. Ranjith and his supporters had assaulted opposition supporters in Senapura, Mihinthale. The assailants have carried wooden rods and guns. The victim, Wimalasiri A.H.M. has been admitte
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CMEV has received a report that North Central Chief Minister S.M. Ranjith and his supporters had assaulted opposition supporters in Senapura, Mihinthale. The assailants have carried wooden rods and guns. The victim, Wimalasiri A.H.M. has been admitted to the Senapura Hospital. No complaint has been lodged. The CMEV said three explosions have so far been reported on the day of polls. The first was in Point Pedro reported and a second incident involved an explosion from Beruwala targeting a house of a Muslim businessman. No injuries were reported. The third incident is from Vavuniya where a grenade exploded near the Polling Station at Nelukkulam Kalaimagal Maha Vidyalaya. No injuries were reported and the police are investigating. It has been reported in Jaffna that the members of the government ally, Eelam People's Democratic Party (EPDP) were intimidating Tamil National Alliance (TNA) party members.
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January - 8 
The local election monitor, Center for Monitoring Election Violence (CMEV) has received a report that ruling United People's Freedom Party (UPFA) Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena and a group of supporters have hit two women in Attanagalle electorat
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The local election monitor, Center for Monitoring Election Violence (CMEV) has received a report that ruling United People's Freedom Party (UPFA) Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena and a group of supporters have hit two women in Attanagalle electorate of Gampaha District, reports Colombo Page on January 8. The women were assaulted by the Deputy Minster and his supporters at around 1.00 pm near the Yatiyana Junior School polling center. The Deputy Minster and his group of supporters have been roaming the area in 7 vehicles, the CMEV report says.
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January - 9 
Sri Lanka's incumbent President Mahinda Rajapaksa conceded defeat, said his official media unit on January 9, following clear signs of his opponent Maithripala Sirisena's victory in the presidential elections, reports The Hindu. Rajapaksa vacated Tem
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Sri Lanka's incumbent President Mahinda Rajapaksa conceded defeat, said his official media unit on January 9, following clear signs of his opponent Maithripala Sirisena's victory in the presidential elections, reports The Hindu. Rajapaksa vacated Temple Trees, his official residence early on January 9, following a meeting with Opposition Leader Ranil Wickramasinghe, assuring him of smooth transition. With final result yet to be declared, Sirisena is expected to be declared winner by around 4,00,000 votes, adds PTI.
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January - 9 
The winner of the 2015 Presidential Election Maithripala Sirisena was sworn in on January 9, as the 6th Executive President of Sri Lanka, reports Colombo Page. Sirisena took oaths as the new President before Supreme Court Justice K. Sripavan at the I
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The winner of the 2015 Presidential Election Maithripala Sirisena was sworn in on January 9, as the 6th Executive President of Sri Lanka, reports Colombo Page. Sirisena took oaths as the new President before Supreme Court Justice K. Sripavan at the Independence Square in Colombo. In his address to the nation following the swearing-in, the new President said he has no intention to seek a second term and said Sri Lanka will have friendly relations with every country. Opposition leader Ranil Wickramasinghe took oaths as the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka before Executive President Maithripala Sirisena at the same venue. Wickramasinghe earlier in the day addressing a media briefing called upon all Sri Lankans to join hands to welcome their new leader, Sirisena. He said Sri Lankan public has given a clear mandate to maintain a new political culture and good governance in the country. He urged the people to celebrate the victory without resorting to any violence or political revenge. "No group or person can be allowed to take the law into their hands and sabotage the existing system," he said. Meanwhile, despite hospitals being alert to possible emergencies during the Presidential polls that lasted from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on January 8, no incidents were reported, reports The Island. Director of the National Hospital, Dr. Anil Jasinghe when contacted said that the hospital had not received any patients with injuries sustained during voting. The Hospital had functioned normally despite large number of its employees taking time off to cast their vote.
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January - 11 
In Kandy District on January 11, after the swearing-in ceremony, the seventh President of Sri Lanka Maithripala Sirisena expressed his gratitude to those who voted for him and he was thankful to everyone who assisted to hold a peaceful election. He s
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In Kandy District on January 11, after the swearing-in ceremony, the seventh President of Sri Lanka Maithripala Sirisena expressed his gratitude to those who voted for him and he was thankful to everyone who assisted to hold a peaceful election. He said it is time for a transformation society – to bring about a humane society with good governance and respect to law. A society that would bid goodbye to poverty. He wished to form a National Unity Government where all political parties would strive towards a common good, not only to people but to animals, plants and also to environment. The President further said that unlimited powers vested to the Executive Presidency will be transferred to Parliament, Cabinet and Judiciary. He also said that this would be the only time that he would contest the Presidency.
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January - 11 
The former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leader Kumaran Pathmanathan alias KP, who was in Sri Lanka under protective custody, rejected the reports that he fled the country after the defeat of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa at last week'
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The former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leader Kumaran Pathmanathan alias KP, who was in Sri Lanka under protective custody, rejected the reports that he fled the country after the defeat of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa at last week's elections, reports Colombo Page. Speaking to India's Express News Service over phone on January 11, from his orphanage at Kilinochchi in the North, the former arms procurer for the LTTE said he is still there and have no plans to leave the country. "I am in Sri Lanka, contrary to news reports that I had fled. I have no plan to leave the country. I will be thankful to God if the new government lets me continue my humanitarian work," Express quoted KP as saying.
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January - 19 
On January 19, Sri Lanka's Marxist party Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) filed a petition in court seeking the arrest of a former top leader of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Kumaran Pathmanathan alias KP, reports Colombo Page. The JVP f
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On January 19, Sri Lanka's Marxist party Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) filed a petition in court seeking the arrest of a former top leader of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Kumaran Pathmanathan alias KP, reports Colombo Page. The JVP filed the petition in the Court of Appeals seeking to arrest KP, who was in protective custody under former President Mahinda Rajapaksa's government. Addressing media, JVP parliamentarian Vijitha Herath said KP has to answer many questions and he needs to be arrested for his activities. KP was an international arms smuggler who procured massive loads of weapons worth billions of dollars for the terrorist organization that ravaged a deadly war for 30 years. He was involved in arms smuggling operations across Asia, Canada, US and Europe. Sri Lankan authorities arrested KP in Malaysia in August 2009 and brought to Sri Lanka. He was under protective custody of the Rajapaksa government.
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January - 21 
Former Army Commander of Sri Lanka Sarath Fonseka has been fully pardoned by the Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena on January 21, reports Colombo Page. The former Army general who led the decisive war against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Ee
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Former Army Commander of Sri Lanka Sarath Fonseka has been fully pardoned by the Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena on January 21, reports Colombo Page. The former Army general who led the decisive war against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to end the terrorism in Sri Lanka was stripped off of his ranks and rights by the previous Government. President's Media Division said that “Fonseka has been acquitted of all charges filed against him under the previous Government and has been granted complete amnesty by President Maithripala Sirisena.”It also said that the President Sirisena pardoned the former General by the powers vested in him under Article 34 of the Constitution. Accordingly, Fonseka's rank will be restored and will be entitled to all military and social privileges without any legal barrier. He will be awarded back his medals and honors.
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January - 23 
The Chairman of the Presidential Commission to Investigate into Complaints Regarding Missing Persons (PCICMP), Maxwell Paranagama has sought a time with the President Maithripala Sirisena to discuss the future proceedings of the Commission, reports C
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The Chairman of the Presidential Commission to Investigate into Complaints Regarding Missing Persons (PCICMP), Maxwell Paranagama has sought a time with the President Maithripala Sirisena to discuss the future proceedings of the Commission, reports Colombo Page on January 24. Paranagama said that the Commission plans on making an interim report on the inquiries they have currently completed. According to the Chairman, the Commission is continuing to function without break amid the election of a new President and currently investigations into filed reports and received evidence are underway. Since the Establishment of the Commission on August 15, 2013, the Commission up to date has received in excess of 19,671 complaints inclusive of approximately 5,000 complaints from relatives of missing security forces personnel.
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January - 23 
The new Sri Lankan Government has decided to terminate a mandatory military style leadership training program initiated by the previous Government for school principals and university entrants, reports Colombo Page on January 24. New Education Minist
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The new Sri Lankan Government has decided to terminate a mandatory military style leadership training program initiated by the previous Government for school principals and university entrants, reports Colombo Page on January 24. New Education Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam said the Government is ending the program that was compulsory for the students entering the country's universities under the former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s administration. Report said that previous Government's mandatory leadership training program for undergraduates was highly unpopular among the students and parents, and has been seen by intellectuals as a militarization of the education sector.
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January - 24 
The Court of Appeal in Sri Lanka on January 27 will take up a Writ Application filed by the Marxist party, Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) seeking an order to arrest and prosecute former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leader Kumaran Pathmana
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The Court of Appeal in Sri Lanka on January 27 will take up a Writ Application filed by the Marxist party, Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) seeking an order to arrest and prosecute former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leader Kumaran Pathmanathan alias KP, reports Colombo Page on January 25. The petition was filed in the Court of Appeal on January 19 and has sought Writs of Mandamus to arrest KP and produce him in Court to investigate the offences committed by him and to initiate judicial proceedings against him. The petition demanded the arrest and trial of the former LTTE leader who is believed to be the head of the international wing of the terrorist organization. KP is currently operating a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) under military protection in the Northern Province. Pathmanathan was an international arms smuggler who procured weapons worth billions of dollars for the terrorist organization that ravaged a deadly war in Sri Lanka for 30 years. He was involved in arms smuggling operations across Asia, Canada, United States (US) and Europe. Sri Lankan authorities arrested KP in Malaysia in August 2009 and brought to Sri Lanka. He was under the protective custody of the Mahinda Rajapaksa Government.
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January - 25 
Sri Lanka's main Tamil party, the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) said that there is no need to appoint new commissions with regard to the war in Sri Lanka and the national question, reports Colombo Page on January 26. TNA parliamentarian Suresh Premac
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Sri Lanka's main Tamil party, the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) said that there is no need to appoint new commissions with regard to the war in Sri Lanka and the national question, reports Colombo Page on January 26. TNA parliamentarian Suresh Premachandran said that rather than appointing new commissions, it is more important to enact the recommendations made by the committees that have been appointed so far. TNA has also said they do not expect a new Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) to be appointed over the national issue. TNA is also a stakeholder of the National Executive Council (NEC) and is engaged in implementing the 100 day programme of the new Government.
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January - 27 
The Appeal Court of Sri Lanka on January 27 issued notice on the Attorney General to appear before the Court on February 5 in connection with the writ application filed by the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) against former Liberation Tigers of Tamil
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The Appeal Court of Sri Lanka on January 27 issued notice on the Attorney General to appear before the Court on February 5 in connection with the writ application filed by the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) against former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Leader, Kumaran Pathmanathan alias KP, reports Colombo Page. The notice was issued when the petition was taken up for hearing before Justice A.H.M.D. Nawaz and Justice Vijith Malalgoda. The petition, filed in the Court of Appeal last week by JVP, sought Writs of Mandamus to arrest KP and produce him in Court to investigate the offences committed by him and to initiate judicial proceedings against him.
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January - 28 
A Government spokesman, Rajitha Senaratne on January 28 said that Sri Lanka is planning an investigation into accusations of human rights abuses in the final stages of civil war amid international frustration at the failure to look into numerous civi
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A Government spokesman, Rajitha Senaratne on January 28 said that Sri Lanka is planning an investigation into accusations of human rights abuses in the final stages of civil war amid international frustration at the failure to look into numerous civilian deaths, reports The Hindu. “We are thinking of having our own inquiry acceptable to them to the international standards,” Rajitha Senaratne said in Colombo, referring to the United Nations (UN). “It will be a new local inquiry. If we need, we will bring some foreign experts,” he added. Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa had refused to cooperate with any UN investigation into claims the army committed atrocities in the civil war that ended in 2009. Newly elected President Maithripala Sirisena in the run up to the vote promised a new investigation under an independent judiciary, but rejected demands for an international inquiry. However, the Government sources said that this week, the President sent his senior adviser on foreign relations to meet UN officials to discuss the investigation. Rajitha Senaratne also said that the new Government was looking at releasing political prisoners, mainly suspected members of the defeated Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).
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January - 28 
President Maithripala Sirisena on January 28 said more attention would be paid to national security and a well-structured plan would be implemented to ensure national security for the welfare of the country and the people, reports Colombo Page. The P
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President Maithripala Sirisena on January 28 said more attention would be paid to national security and a well-structured plan would be implemented to ensure national security for the welfare of the country and the people, reports Colombo Page. The President said that every effort would be initiated in strengthening the national security within the democratic framework according to the constitution. He added that precise understanding of issues that poses in various faces nationally and internationally has to be addressed in a constructive manner while formulating appropriate solutions. President requested the Security Council to submit new proposals and recommendations in addition to the programme now being implemented on national security as it the expectation of the government to implement a programme to strengthen national security locally and internationally.
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January - 28 
Spokesman of the Sri Lankan Cabinet, Rajitha Senaratne on January 28 has said that he has sought an inquiry into information that former Defense Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa is using two serving army officers to train 400 soldiers to whip up a bogey
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Spokesman of the Sri Lankan Cabinet, Rajitha Senaratne on January 28 has said that he has sought an inquiry into information that former Defense Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa is using two serving army officers to train 400 soldiers to whip up a bogey about an Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) revival in the run up to the April parliamentary elections, reports Colombo Page. Senaratne said that this army unit is being trained by two serving officers, Brig. Harendra Ranasinghe and Col. Mahinda Ranasinghe of the Army Training School. According to Senaratne, the idea is to get 400 Tamil speaking Sinhalese soldiers to go to the North in disguise and provoke the army. The ensuing clashes would help show people in the Sinhalese-speaking South, that the LTTE have become active in the Northern Province and that the Maithripala Sirisena-Ranil Wickremesinghe Government is unable to tackle it. The LTTE-revival card could help former President Mahinda Rajapaksa win the elections. Senaratne said that to ensure national security, the Sirisena regime would rely on political engagement with the minorities and not on the military.
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January - 29 
Following the recommendations of the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC), Sri Lanka's new Government at the Independence Day celebrations this year prepares to expresses sympathy and reach out to the victims of the country's three-dec
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Following the recommendations of the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC), Sri Lanka's new Government at the Independence Day celebrations this year prepares to expresses sympathy and reach out to the victims of the country's three-decade long civil war, reports Colombo Page on January 30. Report said that the Cabinet of Ministers has approved a joint proposal made by the acting Foreign Minister Ajith P. Perera and the Minister of Home Affairs and Fisheries Joseph Michael Perera to make a statement on Peace at the 67th Independence Day Celebrations to be held on February 4. The Ministers, taking into consideration the LLRC recommendations, have proposed to express sympathy and cooperation with the war-affected in the country and to pledge that it will be dedicated in unity to prevent recurrence of such situations in the country in the future.
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January - 29 
Zee News on January 30 says that the new Government plans to return private land seized by the military in the civil war-ravaged north and release several hundred detainees in an apparent move toward reconciliation with ethnic minority Tamils. Govern
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Zee News on January 30 says that the new Government plans to return private land seized by the military in the civil war-ravaged north and release several hundred detainees in an apparent move toward reconciliation with ethnic minority Tamils. Governemnt Spokesman Rajitha Senaratne said that the Government of new President Maithripala Sirisena will ease its military presence, and that unlike the previous administration that was defeated in the January 8 election, does not believe military action alone can prevent a resurgence of the rebels. Rajitha Senaratne said, "We don't think you can stop an LTTE resurrection (just) with an army, so spending on security will be very moderate."
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January - 30 
Sri Lanka on January 30 appointed Justice K Sripavan, an ethnic-Tamil, as its new Chief Justice, days after his predecessor Mohan Peiris was asked to resign following an uproar in the parliament over allegations he tried to help the former President
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Sri Lanka on January 30 appointed Justice K Sripavan, an ethnic-Tamil, as its new Chief Justice, days after his predecessor Mohan Peiris was asked to resign following an uproar in the parliament over allegations he tried to help the former President retain power illegally, reports The Hindu. The President’s office said in a statement that Justice Sripavan took oath as the 44th Chief Justice before President Maithripala Sirisena.
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January - 31 
Deputy Foreign Minister Ajith P Perera said that the new Government has no intention of lifting the ban imposed on the several Tamil Diaspora groups for their alleged involvement with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and over attempts to r
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Deputy Foreign Minister Ajith P Perera said that the new Government has no intention of lifting the ban imposed on the several Tamil Diaspora groups for their alleged involvement with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and over attempts to revive terrorism in the country, reports Colombo Gazette on February 1. He said that the new Government hopes to maintain the ban imposed on the organisations that were alleged to have links with the LTTE. During the previous regime the LTTE and 15 Tamil Diaspora groups including the Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE), Global Tamil Forum (GTF) and British Tamil Forum (BTF) were banned in Sri Lanka.
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January - 31 
Sri Lanka Army said that it has recently enlisted 34 Tamil youth from war-torn North as tradesman, reports Colombo Page on February 1. Report said that Security Force Headquarters-Mullaitivu (SFHQ-MLT) recently enlisted 34 Tamil youth to the Sri Lank
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Sri Lanka Army said that it has recently enlisted 34 Tamil youth from war-torn North as tradesman, reports Colombo Page on February 1. Report said that Security Force Headquarters-Mullaitivu (SFHQ-MLT) recently enlisted 34 Tamil youth to the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) from Mullaitivu area in Mullaitivu District of Northern Province.
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January - 31 
Sri Lanka’s new Government will soon arrest Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leader Kumaran Pathmanathan alias KP and the decision will be available by the end of this week, a reliable source informed, reports Sri Lanka Guardian on February 1.
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Sri Lanka’s new Government will soon arrest Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leader Kumaran Pathmanathan alias KP and the decision will be available by the end of this week, a reliable source informed, reports Sri Lanka Guardian on February 1. According to the report the file which contains unpublished details of secrets revealed by KP is to be presented to the Government by the intelligence units. During his previous interrogations, it had been revealed that it was KP who had provided weapons, aircrafts and other equipment for the LTTE to attack the state armed forces. According to reports, it has also been revealed that KP had purchased “Slime” type aircrafts from a Bangladeshi agrarian company and has brought them from Indonesia to Mullaitivu in Northern Province. Meanwhile, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) has filed a petition at the Court of Appeal requesting the immediate arrest of KP as well as urging the authorities to reveal what happened to the immense wealth of the LTTE that was controlled by KP, under the Mahinda Rajapaksa regime.
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*Data till , May 03, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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