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SUNIL JAYASIRI

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Sunil Jayasiri is an experienced journalist with over 20 years in the field, focusing on defense reporting, human rights, socio-political issues and international relations. After serving as a former defense correspondent for Daily Mirror, Sunil now holds the position of Associate Editor at Daily Mirror-Sri Lanka

UK MP appeals for urgent review of deportation order against Lankan family

15 Jun 2026

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A British Parliamentarian has urged the UK Government to intervene in the case of a Sri Lankan family facing deportation, arguing that they have become valued members of their local community through their work and public service.

Sri Lanka among countries receiving UK prisoner transfers under formal agreements

26 Mar 2026

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Sri Lanka has been identified as one of the countries to which the United Kingdom has transferred foreign national offenders under established Prisoner Transfer Agreements (PTAs), according to official UK Government policy.

UN committee to conduct torture prevention visit to SL

26 Nov 2025

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Sri Lanka has been included in a new round of country visits planned by the UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) for 2026, the body announced following its latest session in Geneva.

UK lawmakers voice concern over 97% drop in Sri Lankan deportations

10 Nov 2025

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The United Kingdom’s House of Lords has raised concerns over a sharp drop in the number of foreign nationals deported from the UK, with Sri Lanka listed among the countries showing a steep decline in returns.

FAO research vessel in Colombo, assured to return for SL survey at earliest opportunity

21 Aug 2025

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The UN Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) research vessel Dr. Fridtjof Nansen has arrived at the Port of Colombo as a port of call though not for research purposes, with its operators assuring Sri Lanka that it will return at the earliest opportunity to carry out a long-awaited marine research survey in local waters, officials confirmed.

UN research vessel visit not barred, but no green light for research yet – Minister

20 Jun 2025

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While asserting that there is no restriction on the UN research vessel visiting Sri Lanka, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath yesterday clarified that no final decision has been made regarding granting permission to carry out marine research in Sri Lankan waters.

Govt rejects UN request to allow research vessel visit to SL

19 Jun 2025

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Sri Lanka has rejected a UN request to allow a research vessel into its waters from July 15 to August 20, which will assess the long-term food security in Sri Lankan seas, citing delays in finalizing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for foreign research vessels as the reason for the refusal, a UN document revealed.

AKD’s govt raises concerns over inconsistent HR standards at UN Council

04 Mar 2025

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Sri Lanka has expressed concerns over the inconsistent application of human rights principles by the United Nations Human Rights Council, marking the first update on human rights from the country under the leadership of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s new government.

Chief of National Intelligence Kulatunga retires

02 Jan 2025

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Major General (Rtd) Ruwan Kulatunga, the Chief of National Intelligence (CNI), retired from his position on December 31, 2024.

Iranian charged in plot to kill Trump, also tasked with targeting Israelis in Sri Lanka, US

09 Nov 2024

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The Iranian national, charged by the US Department of Justice (DoJ) on Friday in a murder-for-hire plot to assassinate then-candidate Donald Trump and an American journalist critical of Tehran, was also tasked with targeting Israeli tourists in Sri Lanka, the DoJ said.

Govt clarifies Arugam Bay incident as organized crime, not extremism

01 Nov 2024

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The government in a meeting with US embassy officials in Colombo on Wednesday has reportedly ruled out any links between the recent incident in Arugam Bay and ‘extremism’, categorizing it instead as an incident of ‘organized crime’.

Security Council discusses bomb threats to passenger aircraft

30 Oct 2024

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The National Security Council, led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, yesterday discussed a series of bomb threats targeting Indian passenger aircraft and their potential impact on Sri Lanka’s tourism industry.

Britain says it implements strategies to boost trade with SL

14 Oct 2024

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In an effort to bolster trade relations between the United Kingdom and Sri Lanka, the Britain says it has initiated various programmes and mechanisms.

SL opposes resolution passed by UNHRC

09 Oct 2024

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The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) adopted a resolution today aimed at fostering reconciliation, accountability, and human rights in Sri Lanka, even though the new Sri Lankan government has dismissed it.

Former MPs ordered to return pistols issued to them immediately

30 Sep 2024

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Former parliamentarians have been ordered to return their pistols, which were issued to them for personal security, to the Ministry of Defence without delay, informed sources said yesterday.

UK declines to speculate on potential sanctions against some individuals in SL over war crimes

12 Sep 2024

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Britain has declined to speculate about future sanctions against individuals in Sri Lanka accused of war crimes claiming it could reduce their impact.

Starlink satellite system nears approval as Musk’s representative visits Sri Lanka

15 Jul 2024

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A representative from the Starlink satellite system, founded by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk of SpaceX and Tesla, visited Sri Lanka this week and is set to return next week to complete the final stages of obtaining the necessary licence for operations in the country.

Sri Lanka again rejects UN evidence mechanism, citing globallegal impact

22 Jun 2024

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Sri Lanka has once again declined to accept the external evidence-gathering mechanism established by UN Human Rights Council resolutions 46/1 and 51/1, emphasizing significant legal and political implications for all nations involved.

SL refutes reports of move to sell surplus ammunition to Ukraine via Poland

31 May 2024

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Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence has refuted recent media reports, stating that Poland is utilizing intermediaries to procure surplus ammunitions from Sri Lanka to transfer to Ukraine.

US nominee to Sri Lanka prioritizes fair access to ports for all ships

11 May 2024

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Amid concerns over the presence of Chinese research vessels conducting surveys in the Indian Ocean, the US nominee to Sri Lanka Elizabeth K. Horst assured the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee to work with Sri Lanka to ensure a moratorium on these vessels remains in place.

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