October 24, 2011ASIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION-URGENT APPEAL PROGRAMME
SRI LANKA: Witness to a corruption case's home attacked; investigation needed
ISSUES: Police inaction; denial of justice; witness protection; impunity; rule of law
Dear friends,
A retired public school teacher who gave evidence before an inquiry committee appointed by the Department of Education and Ministry of Education on a corruption case, was attacked on 1 October 2011 at Circular Road, Galavilawatte, Homagama in Colombo District. He was inside his home when he heard shots being fired at two vehicles on his property as well as his house. The retired teacher gave evidence regarding a case of corruption that took place in order to admit students to the first grade of the school that he formerly worked at. The admissions process for grade one continues to be one of the most corrupt procedures in Sri Lanka. This case is yet another illustration of the police’s disregard of their sworn duties to serve and protect the citizens of Sri Lanka.
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The primary focus of Australian diplomacy towards Sri Lanka is to prevent Tamils from
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Time is of the essence
The primary focus of Australian diplomacy towards Sri Lanka is to prevent Tamils from
getting onto boats and coming to Australia.
To that end there is an AFP presence at the Australian High Commission to liaise and work with the Sri Lankan navy, army and police.
How will they explain these activities at CHOGM? How will Australia explain that its sole cause of concern for the ravaged and defeated Tamils in the north of Sri Lanka is to prevent them seeking refugee status? It is a good look for a country seeking a seat on the UN Security Council. Full Story>>
