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Bhavani Fonseka

@bfonseka

Human rights lawyer. Always a student. Adores food, movies & travel. HKS alumni. Eisenhower fellow. RTs not endorsements

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On May 3rd, just hours before the silence period began, PM Harini Amarasuriya urged supporters to continue campaigning for NPP candidates—directly violating election regulations. CMEV has filed an official complaint. (1/3)

On May 3rd, just hours before the silence period began, PM Harini Amarasuriya urged supporters to continue campaigning for NPP candidates—directly violating election regulations. CMEV has filed an official complaint. (1/3)
Bhavani Fonseka (@bfonseka) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Amidst another election #SriLanka, worth reading this by Dilrukshi Handunnetti "fundamentally, there is little difference between the predecessors & the incumbent government. They are finding an increasingly arrogant, quick-on-the-rhetoric but slow-on-the-delivery kind of administration"

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Chaminda Punchihewa died 1993 Prasanga Niroshana died 1993 S Varapragash died 1997 Kelum Thushara Wijetunge died 1997 Rupa Rathnaseeli, paralyzed since 1975 & later died by suicide 2002 Samantha Vithanage died 2002 D K Nishantha died by suicide 2014 Amali Chathurika, died by

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Documentary Explores Land Grabs in the Name of Buddhism by Mia Abeyawardene Read the full article here: groundviews.org/2025/05/16/doc… #lka #SriLanka #HumanRights #Governance #religion

Documentary Explores Land Grabs in the Name of Buddhism by Mia Abeyawardene

Read the full article here:
groundviews.org/2025/05/16/doc… #lka #SriLanka #HumanRights #Governance #religion
Centre for Policy Alternatives Sri Lanka (@cpasl) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The government promised to be responsible for things like the Easter attacks, getting rid of the PTA law, getting back stolen money, and solving old murders. But real progress is slow to see. Investigations into the attacks and old cases continue with no clear results. The PTA is

The government promised to be responsible for things like the Easter attacks, getting rid of the PTA law, getting back stolen money, and solving old murders. But real progress is slow to see. Investigations into the attacks and old cases continue with no clear results. The PTA is
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The government's manifesto included promises to expand truth and reconciliation efforts, establish commissions for land issues and inter-religious matters, release political prisoners, and provide relief to war-affected communities. However, little to no public information is

The government's manifesto included promises to expand truth and reconciliation efforts, establish commissions for land issues and inter-religious matters, release political prisoners, and provide relief to war-affected communities. However, little to no public information is
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The government's manifesto pledged major governance reforms, including abolishing the executive presidency, introducing a new constitution, and establishing an independent Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP). However, concrete action to abolish the executive presidency has

The government's manifesto pledged major governance reforms, including abolishing the executive presidency, introducing a new constitution, and establishing an independent Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP). However, concrete action to abolish the executive presidency has
Centre for Policy Alternatives Sri Lanka (@cpasl) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Assessing the government's human rights promises from its manifesto based on the provided text reveals varying levels of progress and transparency. For a large number of promises, including strengthening constitutional rights, recognizing ICCPR rights, electoral reform, immigrant

Assessing the government's human rights promises from its manifesto based on the provided text reveals varying levels of progress and transparency. For a large number of promises, including strengthening constitutional rights, recognizing ICCPR rights, electoral reform, immigrant
Bhavani Fonseka (@bfonseka) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Lack of transparency with process incl what is being proposed. Notably the NPP challenged the #OSA in 23/24...U-turn when in Govt? Further, a private members bill to repeal it is now before Parliament but silence on this from Govt.... themorning.lk///articles/VqU… #SriLanka

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From today’s commemoration in Colombo with many coming together in remembrance & in solidarity 16yrs after the end of the war, it’s important to note the shifts in #SriLanka but the attempts to disrupt today’s event also a reminder of the fragility of things #May18

From today’s commemoration in Colombo with many coming together in remembrance & in solidarity 

16yrs after the end of the war, it’s important to note the shifts in #SriLanka but the attempts to disrupt today’s event also a reminder of the fragility of things #May18
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When the NPP was in the opposition, they were very good in communication. They had an excellent communication strategy. They connected with the people. Now, not only do they seem to be unable to communicate, they seem to have reversed their positions. Bhavani Fonseka | Newsfirst.lk Sri Lanka

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'false impressions', 'tarnish Sri Lanka's reputation'...resonates with previous regimes who used these terms to shape a particular narrative in #SriLanka & target those who dared challenge that narrative...are these signs of the present Govt going down the same path?

Pamodi Waravita (@purpleskiiess) 's Twitter Profile Photo

themorning.lk/articles/TKz3W… - Diverse stakeholders make submissions to the PTA committee - ⁠Committee studying SC recommendations about previous anti terror bill - ⁠New draft to be presented for public observations - ⁠Committee trying to work within the timeline promised to EU

Centre for Policy Alternatives Sri Lanka (@cpasl) 's Twitter Profile Photo

wp.me/p36loV-23i Land Appropriation Continues to Threaten Northern and Eastern Communities . In the most recent attempt, the government issued Gazette No. 2430 on 28th of March 2025 that stated that lands in the districts of Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mannar, and Mullaitivu will

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wp.me/p36loV-23u United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights visit to Sri Lanka: Recommendations and Key Issues for Consideration by CPA . The continuous use of the Prevention of Terror Act has violated the due process of suspects. Long-standing issues, such as land

M A Sumanthiran (@masumanthiran) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The SC just granted a stay order suspending the operation of Gazette issued on 28.03.2025 under the Land Settlement Ord until 02.07.2925, in respect of 5941 acres of lands in the North in SC FR 112/25 filed by me. If the Gazette is revoked in the meantime, AG to file it in court.