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June - 1 
Meanwhile, Highways State Minister Dilan Perera at a press conference held at the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Head Office in Colombo on June 1 said all political parties including the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) have agreed to include the term &
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Meanwhile, Highways State Minister Dilan Perera at a press conference held at the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Head Office in Colombo on June 1 said all political parties including the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) have agreed to include the term ‘Unitary Status’ into the new Constitution that is being formulated, reports Daily News. He said that some media had carried incorrect news. He said the term ‘Unitary Status’ is in the Sinhala translation of the Constitution and not in the English and Tamil translations. “What members like me maintained was to include the term ‘Unitary Status’ into the English and the Tamil translations of the Constitution,” Perera said. “The TNA also has agreed to include the term ‘Unitary’ into the constitution”, he said.
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June - 1 
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL), in a letter to President Maithripala Sirisena, expressing grave concern over the acts of violence and aggression targeting the Muslim community, urged the President to direct law enforcement authoriti
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The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL), in a letter to President Maithripala Sirisena, expressing grave concern over the acts of violence and aggression targeting the Muslim community, urged the President to direct law enforcement authorities to take immediate action against the perpetrators of hate crimes, reports Colombo Page on June 2. HRCSL requested the President to give urgent directions to Ministry of Law and Order and the Inspector General of Police to take all necessary action against the instigators and perpetrators of violence and hate speech targeting the Muslim community as well as other religious minorities in the country.
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June - 3 
Xinhua reports that 47 people were arrested in the capital Colombo for suspected LTTE links during a special 24-hour search operation which ended at 6 am local time on June 3. The police feared that LTTE cadres may have infiltrated the capital among
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Xinhua reports that 47 people were arrested in the capital Colombo for suspected LTTE links during a special 24-hour search operation which ended at 6 am local time on June 3. The police feared that LTTE cadres may have infiltrated the capital among those who have sought temporary accommodation in the city.
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June - 4 
A workshop held by the National Peace Council (NPC) in Colombo on June 4 discussed diverse topics on Transitional Justice Mechanisms, the New Constitution and the Referendum, reports Colombo Page. 32 participants from 16 Districts, including lawyers,
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A workshop held by the National Peace Council (NPC) in Colombo on June 4 discussed diverse topics on Transitional Justice Mechanisms, the New Constitution and the Referendum, reports Colombo Page. 32 participants from 16 Districts, including lawyers, doctors, principals, teachers and young entrepreneurs, attended the workshop. The workshop was held under NPC's project Initiating Multi Level Partnership Action for Conflict Transformation (IMPACT) in District where NPC had set up District Inter Religious Committees (DIRCs).
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June - 4 
Reuters reports that the head of the US branch of LTTE, Karunakaran Kandasamy, and four others pleaded not guilty to charges of assisting a foreign terrorist organization. Karunakaran is accused of heading the U.S. branch of the LTTE and of funneling
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Reuters reports that the head of the US branch of LTTE, Karunakaran Kandasamy, and four others pleaded not guilty to charges of assisting a foreign terrorist organization. Karunakaran is accused of heading the U.S. branch of the LTTE and of funneling hundreds of thousands of dollars to fund its activities. Meanwhile, the prosecutors said the LTTE rely on sympathetic expatriates to raise money, get weapons and spread propaganda, adding, to coordinate these activities, the outfit has have established branches in at least 12 countries, including an office in the New York borough of Queens.
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June - 7 
Elsewhere, Opposition Leader R. Sampanthan speaking at the Adjournment debate moved by Joint Opposition (JO) Parliamentary Group Leader Dinesh Gunawardena in Parliament on June 7 said that Sri Lankan state is bound to implement the UNHRC resolution a
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Elsewhere, Opposition Leader R. Sampanthan speaking at the Adjournment debate moved by Joint Opposition (JO) Parliamentary Group Leader Dinesh Gunawardena in Parliament on June 7 said that Sri Lankan state is bound to implement the UNHRC resolution and it cannot be repudiated by Parliament as demanded by the JO, reports Daily News. The Opposition Leader called for the full and expeditious implementation of the Geneva Resolution. “This is not a resolution against Sri Lanka, but a resolution pertaining to certain acts committed by the two parties of the conflict violating humanitarian and human rights laws. The culture of impunity should not continue. Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa himself had gone to Geneva in the 1990s to seek its intervention when there were grave human rights violations in the South. What happened in 1988-89 and 2008-09 are crimes against humanity. This should not be confused with legitimate actions taken by the State against armed combatants carrying on an armed struggle against the State. Can the killing of Lasantha Wickrematunga,the disappearance of Prageeth Ekneligoda, five students in Trincomalee, 17 workers in Muttur be swept under the carpet because those who committed them are members of so called ‘war heroes’? Our concern is on the wanton killing of unarmed civilians in furtherance of political agenda of persons holding high office,” he said.
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June - 7 
The United Nations (UN) has assured to support the Sri Lankan Government's plans for bringing about reconciliation and the conditions for lasting peace when Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe called on the UN Secretary General António Gut
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The United Nations (UN) has assured to support the Sri Lankan Government's plans for bringing about reconciliation and the conditions for lasting peace when Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe called on the UN Secretary General António Guterres at the UN Headquarters in New York on June 7, reports Colombo Page. During the special discussion, the Prime Minister briefed the UN Secretary General on measures being adopted by the Government to promote reconciliation among communities. He told the UN Chief that the Government intends to move forward the reconciliation process based on four pillars - truth seeking, accountability, reparation and non-recurrence. The Secretary General said the UN office in Sri Lanka is ready to work in this regard and it is the UN's hope to see Sri Lanka succeed.
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June - 8 
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has written to President Maithripala Sirisena asking him to ensure the right of families to engage in memorialization activities to mourn those who died in the three-decade long armed conflict regardle
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The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has written to President Maithripala Sirisena asking him to ensure the right of families to engage in memorialization activities to mourn those who died in the three-decade long armed conflict regardless of their beliefs, reports Colombo Page on June 9. The HRCSL in a letter to the President said that the Commission is of the view that allowing families the space to do so would enable them to feel they too have, and are able to exercise their rights as citizens of Sri Lanka, and are part of a common journey towards reconciliation. The Commission has written to the President in response to a complaint received from Rev. Fr. Elil Rajendran of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) Mullaitivu. Fr. Elil has been summoned numerous times by the Police to be interrogated in relation to a memorialization activity he had organized to remember those who lost their lives during the latter stages of the armed conflict.
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President Maithripala Sirisena met with the families of disappeared persons in Jaffna District on June 12 and assured them that he will issue relevant directives to address the demands of the families, reports Colombo Page. The President, who was in
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President Maithripala Sirisena met with the families of disappeared persons in Jaffna District on June 12 and assured them that he will issue relevant directives to address the demands of the families, reports Colombo Page. The President, who was in Jaffna to attend the Development Committee meeting, held a discussion with the families of the missing persons at the Northern Province Governor's Office in Jaffna. President Sirisena meeting with the families of the disappeared promised that he would issue directives to the National Security Council to release lists of persons who surrendered to the Armed forces in final phase of the war, detainees, and political prisoners.
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June - 12 
The report by former United Nation (UN) Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, Mónica Pinto based on her mission to Sri Lanka, was tabled to the United Nation Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on June 12 and the report highly
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The report by former United Nation (UN) Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, Mónica Pinto based on her mission to Sri Lanka, was tabled to the United Nation Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on June 12 and the report highly criticized Sri Lanka’s justice system, reports Daily Mirror. The report, which was compiled by Ms. Pinto following her mission to Sri Lanka from April 29-May 7, 2016, was tabled by new Rapporteur Diego García-Sayán at the ongoing 35th session of the UNHRC. Tabling the report Mr. García-Sayán said although the armed conflict was concluded in 2009, very deep wounds could still be seen in the judicial system. Quoting the report, he said “Problems related to language are very serious and have a very serious effect on justice and on the likelihood of obtaining a fair process if you belong to the Tamil community.”
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June - 13 
Cabinet of Ministers has directed the law enforcement authorities and the Attorney General to take immediate action against instigators and perpetrators of violence and hate crimes against religious and ethnic groups, reports Colombo Page on June 14.
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Cabinet of Ministers has directed the law enforcement authorities and the Attorney General to take immediate action against instigators and perpetrators of violence and hate crimes against religious and ethnic groups, reports Colombo Page on June 14. Issuing a statement the Cabinet of Ministers said they are deeply concerned by the recent incidents of violence targeting places of religious worship, shops and business enterprises, and houses and denounced such acts aimed at inciting violence against the different ethnic and religious communities in the country.
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June - 13 
The proposal made by President Maithripala Sirisena to form District level committees and to establish a national reconciliation committee to resolve ethnic and religious issues was approved by Cabinet Ministers, reports Daily News on June 14. In his
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The proposal made by President Maithripala Sirisena to form District level committees and to establish a national reconciliation committee to resolve ethnic and religious issues was approved by Cabinet Ministers, reports Daily News on June 14. In his proposal, President Sirisena as the National Integration and Reconciliation Minister suggested to appoint District Secretaries as conveners in the District level committees.
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June - 18 
Police on June 18 arrested a Police officer and a Buddhist monk for setting fire to a mosque and a Muslim-owned book shop at Panadura town in Kalutara District, reports Colombo Page. Police media Spokesman Deputy Inspector General Priyantha Jayakody
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Police on June 18 arrested a Police officer and a Buddhist monk for setting fire to a mosque and a Muslim-owned book shop at Panadura town in Kalutara District, reports Colombo Page. Police media Spokesman Deputy Inspector General Priyantha Jayakody said the Policeman, a monk and two others were caught on camera torching the buildings in Panadura. He said said that the four accused are close associates of the leader of the Bodu Bala Sena (BBS), extremist Buddhist monk Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thera. An arrest warrant has been issued for the arrest of Gnanasara Thera, who is hiding in a safe location, after Police linked him to dozens of hate crimes against Muslims establishments since April.
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June - 20 
Human Rights Watch (HRW) accused Sri Lanka's Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe for threatening to disbar a prominent lawyer for speaking out against attacks on religious minorities and called on the Government to immediately reject the Minis
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Human Rights Watch (HRW) accused Sri Lanka's Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe for threatening to disbar a prominent lawyer for speaking out against attacks on religious minorities and called on the Government to immediately reject the Minister's statement, reports Colombo Page on June 20. Issuing a statement, Brad Adams, Asia Director at HRW said "The government needs to put a quick end to Justice Minister Rajapakshe's attempts to bully Lakshan Dias, a leading human rights lawyer who stands up for Sri Lankans at greatest risk. By threatening Dias's license, the government is threatening all marginalized groups that depend on him and other rights defenders for protection."
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June - 20 
Meanwhile, the Cabinet of Ministers has given its approval to the Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe 's proposal to appoint a Ministerial Committee chaired by him to coordinate the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) recommendations made
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Meanwhile, the Cabinet of Ministers has given its approval to the Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe 's proposal to appoint a Ministerial Committee chaired by him to coordinate the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) recommendations made in the consensus resolution adopted in October 2015, reports Colombo Page on June 21. The UNHRC at its 34th session in March 2017 allowed two more years for Sri Lanka to fully implement the recommendations agreed in October 2015 resolution.
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June - 21 
Engineer Brigade Commander Amith Seneviratne at an event held at the Batticaloa District Secretariat on June 21 announced the successful completion of the mine clearing operation in Batticaloa District, reports Island. It is the first District to be
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Engineer Brigade Commander Amith Seneviratne at an event held at the Batticaloa District Secretariat on June 21 announced the successful completion of the mine clearing operation in Batticaloa District, reports Island. It is the first District to be declared mine free by the Army. The daunting task was undertaken by the Army’s Humanitarian De-mining Unit (HDU) together with INGOs and NGOs, including ‘MAG’, ‘Halo Trust’, ‘FSD’, ‘SARVATRA’, ‘Horizon’, ‘DASH’ and ‘SHARP’. The Army had carried out 83 per cent (312,111,499 sq m) of the Batticaloa mine clearing operation whereas ‘MAG’, ‘Halo Trust’, ‘FSD’, ‘SARVATRA’, ‘Horizon’, ‘DASH’ and ‘SHARP’ cleared the rest. At the commencement of the clearing operation, de-miners identified 377,026,951 sq m as the Confirmed Hazardous Area (CHA). The HDU comprises 450 de-miners capable of undertaking manual and mechanical mine clearing operations in addition to the Mine Detection Dog (MDD) project. The army said that about 27 square km remained to be cleared in northern and eastern districts with Kilinochchi being the worst affected area.
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June - 21 
Separately, the London-based Tamil Diaspora organization, the Global Tamil Forum (GTF) on June 21 reiterated its call to include international judges in the proposed transitional justice mechanism after a damaging report by the former UN Special Rapp
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Separately, the London-based Tamil Diaspora organization, the Global Tamil Forum (GTF) on June 21 reiterated its call to include international judges in the proposed transitional justice mechanism after a damaging report by the former UN Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, Mónica Pinto was tabled at the 35th session of the UNHRC, reports Colombo Page. The report prepared by Pinto, on her mission to Sri Lanka from April 29 to May 7, 2016, tabled by the current Rapporteur, Diego García-Sayán at the 35th session of the UNHRC, was highly critical of the Sri Lankan justice system. "Such scathing assessment vindicates the repeated calls by the Global Tamil Forum (GTF) on the need for the inclusion of international judges in Sri Lanka's transitional justice processes," the GTF said in a statement.
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June - 21 
The Office of Missing Persons (OMP) Amendment Bill was unanimously passed in Parliament on June 21, reports Daily Mirror. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, presenting the Bill to the House, said it was being presented in line with an agreement the
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The Office of Missing Persons (OMP) Amendment Bill was unanimously passed in Parliament on June 21, reports Daily Mirror. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, presenting the Bill to the House, said it was being presented in line with an agreement the Government had with the opposition to present it in Parliament prior to the establishment of the OMP. “This institution is paramount in order to put an end to the issue pertaining to the disappearance of persons as soon as possible,” he said. In response to a question raised by Joint Opposition Parliamentary Group Leader Dinesh Gunawardene as to whether the members of the OMP had already been appointed, the PM said they would be appointed only after the Amendment is passed. The OMP Act was passed in August 2016 amidst chaos in Parliament.
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June - 25 
Amnesty International has called on the Sri Lankan authorities to immediately implement the much delayed Office on Missing Persons (OMP), reports Colombo Page. "It is encouraging that both the President and the Prime Minister have reached out to
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Amnesty International has called on the Sri Lankan authorities to immediately implement the much delayed Office on Missing Persons (OMP), reports Colombo Page. "It is encouraging that both the President and the Prime Minister have reached out to families of the disappeared over recent days. But soothing words must be followed by decisive action. Only justice can heal the wounds of Sri Lankans. The people of Sri Lanka cannot wait any longer. Tens of thousands of families, from all communities, have waited far too long already. The Office on Missing Persons must be established as soon as possible," said Biraj Patnaik, Amnesty International's South Asia Director.
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June - 29 
President Maithripala Sirisena addressing an event in Nuwara Eliya District on June 29 said that social media sites are obstacle to build national unity and religious reconciliation in the country, reports Daily Mirror. "Extremist groups using t
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President Maithripala Sirisena addressing an event in Nuwara Eliya District on June 29 said that social media sites are obstacle to build national unity and religious reconciliation in the country, reports Daily Mirror. "Extremist groups using this medium are attempting to create unrest in the country and all should understand this situation,” he said.
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*Data till , April 24, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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