U.S. Embassy On Impeachment Process
January 12, 2013
- Read this press release in Sinhala (pdf, 40 kb)
- Read this press release in Tamil (pdf, 20 kb)
The United States Embassy remains deeply concerned by the impeachment proceedings against Chief Justice Shirani Bandaranayake, which were conducted in defiance of a Supreme Court order. This impeachment calls into question issues about the separation of powers in Sri Lanka and the impact of its absence on democratic institutions.
The Embassy is also concerned about accounts of violence during several of the protests. The Embassy calls on all sides to respect the right of peaceful protest, and calls on the government to ensure that non-violent protesters are protected.
The United States, along with our partners in the international community, continue to urge the Government of Sri Lanka to uphold the rule of law and respect the principles of democratic governance.
Special discussion between President & judges
SATURDAY, 12 JANUARY 2013
The President has decided to call judges of the Supreme Court for a special discussion. According to internal sources of the government this special discussion will be held at Temple Trees today (12th) at 4.00 p.m.
According to these sources the discussion will be on carrying out judiciary affairs and the appointment of a new chief justice.
