“Pakistani leaders hope to convince the United Nations Human Rights Council to pass a resolution that would force US drone strikes to adhere to international law – a request that inspired the US to boycott the talks altogether, according to …

The Editorial of The Island on 24th March 2014

The US is reported to be busy giving final touches to a resolution against Sri Lanka and campaigning to ensure its passage with a higher number of votes than last time. …

I am aggrieved and so are my children.  I don’t know where my husband is and they don’t know where their father is.  Some may not know who my husband (their father) is and was so let me tell you …

During the last few weeks, serious concerns have been expressed in print and electronic media about the possibility of imposing economic sanctions on Sri Lanka and trade embargos, actions against alleged war crimes committed by Sri Lankan armed forces, and …

Fifteen years after NATO invaded Yugoslavia, memories of the 78-day bombing are still haunting present-day Serbia. Above all, people ask why the alliance brought them death and destruction. RT presents its documentary ‘Zashto?’ from the war-torn country.
On March 24, …

The USA is concerned over the arrest of some so called human rights activists in Sri Lanka. Apparently Ruki Fernando and Father Praveen had been arrested under the existing law of the country, (it is reported that they have been …

“We encourage all parties to take a constructive approach to assist the process of reconciliation in Sri Lanka.”: Julie Bishop Photo: AP

The Abbott government is resisting a push by its closest allies to establish a United Nations investigation into …

Kirubakaran, a leading eelamist and Sunanda Deshapriya; pro-LTTE and anti Sri Lankan journalist who was accused by his NGO, Free Media Moment for misuse of NGO funds are now actively working together against Sri Lanka in Geneva. Both has been …

Sri Lanka’s move for international peacekeepers to intervene during its civil war is now seen as a monumental mistake by most in the country
Anti-government protesters blow whistles at a Bangkok rally. Caretaker Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul recently asked the …

The patriotic Sri Lankans living in Sri Lanka and all over the world under the banner of World Alliance for Peace, WAPS in Sri Lanka has appealed to the UNHRC to reject the draft resolution (HRC-25) against Sri Lanka. It …