By Munza Mushtaq Sri Lanka has decided to increase its army’s presence in the United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping Mission. On a directive issued by the country’s President Mahinda Rajapaksa, Sri Lanka will increase its security contingent to 5000 from the present 900 personnel. "Our troops will remain prepared to leave at short notice, as soon […]
Dublin Tribunal to investigate Sri Lanka war crime allegations
By Munza Mushtaq Colombo – An elite panel of 11 judges will decide this month if the President Mahinda Rajapaksa led government and its armed forces were instrumental in carrying out gross violations of human rights and involved in war crimes against innocent civilians in Sri Lanka’s Northern Province during the run up to its […]