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Sri Lanka’s National People’s Power Faces the Legacy of Civil War

eschelhaas — Friday, September 5, 2025 - 10:45

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and his National People’s Power government are struggling to build a more stable, inclusive political culture in Sri Lanka. A mix of bold action and political skill will be needed. Support from the UN Human Rights Council can help.

Sri Lanka’s third way

scavrel — Wednesday, October 30, 2024 - 00:00

Faced with difficult circumstances, a new leftist president has so far struck a deft balance.

Sri Lanka’s Bailout Blues: Elections in the Aftermath of Economic Collapse

tfuertes — Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 09:47

The economy is central in Sri Lanka’s presidential race, with many voters unhappy with austerity measures the incumbent has taken following International Monetary Fund recommendations. In the interest of stability, the winner should ensure that the belt tightening’s effects are more fairly distributed in society.

Sri Lanka Needs Truth, but Not (Yet) a Truth Commission

pfranz — Thursday, September 7, 2023 - 20:00

The Sri Lankan government has long evaded the UN Human Rights Council’s requests that it hold accountable perpetrators of atrocities committed during the country’s 26-year civil war and since. Absent changes responsive to its concerns, the Council should keep up the pressure.

Sri Lanka: Keeping the Storm at Bay

tfuertes — Monday, October 10, 2022 - 17:00

Sri Lanka's interlocking economic and political crises remain acute. In this excerpt from the Watch List 2022 – Autumn Update, Crisis Group lays out what the EU and its member states can do to mitigate the risks of needed reforms.