Sri Lanka arrests prominent rights activists under anti-terrorism law
'Great concern' as Ruki Fernando and Father Praveen Mahesan are held on suspicion of inciting racial or religious hatred
Tamil pro-government activists outside the UN offices in Colombo protest against a proposed US-led UN resolution to investigate Sri Lanka for alleged war crimes. Photograph: Lakruwan Wanniarachchi/AFP/Getty
Two of Sri Lanka's most prominent rights activists have been detained under anti-terrorism legislation which allows them to be held for up to 18 months without trial and can lead to prison sentences of up to 20 years.
