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Comment on Release of the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) Report by Release of the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) Report « Sri Lanka

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 04:03:17 +0000

[...] Release of the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) Report by CENTRE FOR POLICY ALTERNATIVES on Jan 3, 2012 4 January 2011, Colombo, Sri Lanka: The Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) welcomes the release of the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) Report, its analysis of the root cause of the conflict, the cataloguing of the atrocities of the LTTE, recommendations in respect of governance – especially the de-politicization of existing institutions, the introduction of Right to Information legislation, militarization, attacks on the freedom of expression, language rights, reconciliation and the investigation of the allegations contained in the Channel Four documentary as well as the investigation and prosecution of those responsible for disappearances and civilian deaths. We also welcome the LLRC recommendation that named individuals and organizations associated with the government be investigated for human rights violations and para-military activity, and its recommendations in respect of the Northern Muslims evicted by the LTTE and the Up Country Tamil population. The attention accorded by the LLRC to the situation of these two communities strengthens the coherence of this report on the pivotal issue of reconciliation for the peoples of Sri Lanka. We strongly urge that the testimonies and record of the proceedings of the LLRC be preserved for posterity. Full Story>>> Posted by Thavam LD_AddCustomAttr("AdOpt", "1"); LD_AddCustomAttr("Origin", "other"); LD_AddCustomAttr("theme_bg", "ffffff"); LD_AddCustomAttr("theme_border", "dddddd"); LD_AddCustomAttr("theme_text", "444444"); LD_AddCustomAttr("theme_link", "ac6c13"); LD_AddCustomAttr("theme_url", "6ab32e"); LD_AddCustomAttr("LangId", "1"); LD_AddCustomAttr("Autotag", "religion"); LD_AddCustomAttr("Autotag", "technology"); LD_AddSlot("wpcom_below_post"); LD_GetBids(); Share this:TwitterFacebookLike this:LikeBe the first to like this post. [...]

Comment on Land Issues in the Northern Province: Post-War Politics, Policy and Practices by Land Issues in the Northern Province: Post-War Politics, Policy and Practices « Sri Lanka

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:38:42 +0000

[...] Land Issues in the Northern Province: Post-War Politics, Policy and Practices [...]

Comment on Arbitrary Blocking and Registration of Websites: The Continuing Violation of Freedom of Expression on the Internet by Advice for colleagues on the digital front lines | FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION SRI LANKA

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:30:24 +0000

[...] the Center for Policy Alternatives (CPA), Sri Lanka’s largest independent think tank, issued a statement expressing concern about Monday’s shutdown, signed by 58 organizations and individuals. They [...]

Comment on Topline survey report: Democracy in post-war Sri Lanka by Nouvelles et analyses – Année 2011 « Sri Lanka, l’île resplendissante ?

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:04:47 +0000

[...] durant la guerre civile restent inexpliquées 18.08.2011 – [Centre for Policy Alternatives] Survey report: Democracy in post-war Sri Lanka. (CPA) 10-13.08.2011 – Six hundred sri lankan youth leaders gather for future leaders [...]

Comment on Topline survey report: Democracy in post-war Sri Lanka by Milinda Moragoda: The gap between promise and reality | Sanjana Hattotuwa

Milinda Moragoda: The gap between promise and reality | Sanjana Hattotuwa — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 04:29:26 +0000

[...] A recent poll by Social Indicator, the social polling arm of the Centre for Policy Alternatives on perceptions of post-war democracy in Sri Lanka indicates that 58.8% of Sri Lankans think that the country has been the most democratic under [...]

Comment on Commentary on Returns, Resettlement and Land Issues in the North of Sri Lanka by Issues in sri lanka today: A primer for activists in india « Kafila

Issues in sri lanka today: A primer for activists in india « Kafila — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 19:58:16 +0000

[...] “Although there are official IDP figures approved by the Government, there are many who are not registered within the official government system or falling through the cracks of what is recognised as displacement. These include some IDPs who live with host families, the night-time IDPs and those who are stranded after returning to their districts of origin. Therefore to understand the true nature of displacement, one needs to look beyond the official numbers provided by the Government and consider the living conditions of those returning to the districts of origin, and as to whether they are able to return to their homes and land or resettle. Numbers have been used by the Government to demonstrate a situation that is far from ground realities.” [...]