Centre for Policy Alternatives on 30 December, 2008

A brief profile of the Trincomalee High Security Zone and other land issues in Trincomalee District

A brief profile of the Trincomalee High Security Zone and other land issues in Trincomalee District – May 2008 Download PDF here.

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Centre for Policy Alternatives on 30 December, 2008

Peace in Sri Lanka: From Symbols to Substance

Peace in Sri Lanka: From Symbols to Substance by Dr. Colin Irwin, Institute of Irish Studies, University of Liverpool – June 2008.

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Centre for Policy Alternatives on 27 May, 2008

CPA welcomes Supreme Court order on evictions – 5th May 2008

CPA welcomes Supreme Court order on evictions 5th May 2008, Colombo, Sri Lanka: The Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) welcomes the Supreme Court order stating that future evictions should not take place unless in accordance with the law and with a judicial order. The order was by a three-member bench headed by the Chief Justice […]

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Centre for Policy Alternatives on 10 April, 2008

Federal Idea – A Glossary English, Sinhala, Tamil

A publication by the Centre for Policy Alternatives and Forum of Federations An English, Sinhala, Tamil Glossary of terms that can help clarify some of the questions and problems that arise with the Federalism debate. Download here:  

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Centre for Policy Alternatives on 9 April, 2008

Sampur High Security Zone

CPA further filed a case on 29th June with respect to the declaration of an area in Trincomalee as a High Security Zone. CPA’s position was that many of the civilians owning land in the High Security Zone are Tamil citizens, and that they are wary of the establishment of the High Security Zone particularly […]

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Centre for Policy Alternatives on 9 April, 2008

Eviction of Tamil lodgers in Wellawatte

In June 2007, CPA filed a fundamental rights application in the Supreme Court seeking relief and effective redress in respect of the evacuation of Tamil persons from Colombo and the prevention of Tamil persons from entering and / or staying in any part of Colombo. This was filed in the aftermath of several persons being […]

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Centre for Policy Alternatives on 25 March, 2008

CMEV statements on Batticaloa Local Government Election – 2nd February 2008

CMEV statements on Batticaloa local government election – 2nd February 2008 (available in English and Sinhala) CMEV statements on Batticaloa Local Government Election – 2nd February 2008

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