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February - 1 
Meanwhile, de-mining groups recovered 59 APMs from Kattaiadampan area.
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Meanwhile, de-mining groups recovered 59 APMs from Kattaiadampan area.
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February - 1 
President Maithripala Sirisena addressing a public rally held in Sevanapitiya, Polonnaruwa, on February 1 pledged not to allow anyone to divide the country, reports Colombo Page. The President further said that the people of the country will not
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President Maithripala Sirisena addressing a public rally held in Sevanapitiya, Polonnaruwa, on February 1 pledged not to allow anyone to divide the country, reports Colombo Page. The President further said that the people of the country will not become victims of false propaganda and opportunistic political tactics. "Today, corrupt politicians are aligned as a single group," the President said that adding that the people should understand this reality that most of them are demanding the power to achieve their personal development, but not to serve the people or to develop the country. As a result of the reluctance shown by the leaders of the previous regime to take action against the corrupt politicians and to speak about it, fraud and corruption activities increased in the country in the recent past, the President added.
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February - 2 
Finance and Mass Media Minister Mangala Samaraweera on February 2 at a rally held at Weligama said that the country which was rescued from dictatorship by electing the Common Candidate will never be turned back, Daily News. “The previous l
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Finance and Mass Media Minister Mangala Samaraweera on February 2 at a rally held at Weligama said that the country which was rescued from dictatorship by electing the Common Candidate will never be turned back, Daily News. “The previous leaders attempted to push the country into dictatorship. However, we were able to prevent this, in credit of the people’s right to vote. The international community made war crimes allegations against us. Our fishermen were denied access to the European fish market as part of sanctions imposed on us,” Minister Samaraweera said. He also pointed out that the country which was isolated in the international arena, regained its due recognition after the victory of the Common Candidate.
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February - 4 
Leader of Opposition and the leader of the main Tamil party, Tamil National alliance (TNA) R. Sampanthan said in his Independence Day message on February 4 urged all parties to cooperate on adopting new constitution for country's development
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Leader of Opposition and the leader of the main Tamil party, Tamil National alliance (TNA) R. Sampanthan said in his Independence Day message on February 4 urged all parties to cooperate on adopting new constitution for country's development, reports Colombo Page. "As a result of the unresolved national question, we have faced the lack of peace and harmony and development of the country... Our failure in genuinely addressing the national question has left us far behind in economic development and prosperity in the region. We must come together to find a lasting solution through a new Constitution, the supreme law of the country," he said.
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February - 7 
Colombo Magistrate Court on February 7 remanded two youths arrested for posting New Year greetings with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) emblem and a picture of the former LTTE Leader Velupillai Prabhakaran on Facebook, reports Colombo Pag
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Colombo Magistrate Court on February 7 remanded two youths arrested for posting New Year greetings with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) emblem and a picture of the former LTTE Leader Velupillai Prabhakaran on Facebook, reports Colombo Page. The Court remanded the two suspects, Dinesh Kumar and Vijaya Kumar Vidusha, residents of Ratnapura, until February 21 when the case was taken up for hearing.
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February - 11 
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa who led the new political party, the SLPP to the LG election victory, on February 11 said it was clear that Sri Lanka needs a change, reports Daily Mirror. “Thank you to all who supported the vision of the Sri Lanka
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Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa who led the new political party, the SLPP to the LG election victory, on February 11 said it was clear that Sri Lanka needs a change, reports Daily Mirror. “Thank you to all who supported the vision of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna at the LG election. Your voices have been heard. It’s clear that our country needs a change. Despite the personal harassment they may have had to face over the past three years, I earnestly request all those who contested under the SLPP to celebrate this hard won victory peacefully and with restraint and in a manner that will not inconvenience the defeated side. I wish to express my heartfelt thanks to the voting public of Sri Lanka who have reposed their trust in us, and made this victory possible,” he said in a tweet.
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February - 11 
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe while meeting President Maithripala Sirisena for discussions on February 11 agreed continue the NUG formed under the leadership of President Maithripala Sirisena until 2020 when the President's term expires, report
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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe while meeting President Maithripala Sirisena for discussions on February 11 agreed continue the NUG formed under the leadership of President Maithripala Sirisena until 2020 when the President's term expires, reports Colombo Page. Focusing on the message delivered by the people to the Government through the LG Elections during the meeting, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has decided to make a number of positive changes in the right direction to correct the situation in the next few days.
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February - 11 
Ruling parties in the National Unity Government (NUG) suffered humiliating defeat at the Local Government (LG) elections held on February 10 at the hands of the former President Mahinda Rajapaksa's Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), reports Colombo
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Ruling parties in the National Unity Government (NUG) suffered humiliating defeat at the Local Government (LG) elections held on February 10 at the hands of the former President Mahinda Rajapaksa's Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), reports Colombo Page. Although the official results are not completely released yet, the newly formed party, officially led by former Foreign Minister G.L. Peiris is said to have secured victory of over 250 out of the 340 LB bodies.
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February - 11 
The election monitoring groups said the LG elections ended at 4 pm on February 10 was the most peaceful election held in the island's history, reports Colombo Page. The head of the Center for Monitoring Election Violation (CMEV), Dr. Paikiasothy Sara
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The election monitoring groups said the LG elections ended at 4 pm on February 10 was the most peaceful election held in the island's history, reports Colombo Page. The head of the Center for Monitoring Election Violation (CMEV), Dr. Paikiasothy Saravanamuttu said, "We can conclude that Election Day and the campaign period leading up to it was one of the most peaceful on record." Similarly, Campaign for Free and Fair Elections (CaFFE) Executive Director Rajith Keerthi Tennakoon said that even though this is the biggest election in the entire history with over 52,000 candidates, generally a peaceful environment prevailed throughout the election period. Another election monitoring group, The People's Actions for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFERAL) has deployed about 7,000 well-trained and well-equipped volunteers as observers for the Local Government Elections.
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February - 12 
Australian authorities have issued deportation order for Sri Lankan Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suspect seeking asylum in Australia, reports Colombo Page on February 13. The deportation order issued by the Australian Border Forc
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Australian authorities have issued deportation order for Sri Lankan Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suspect seeking asylum in Australia, reports Colombo Page on February 13. The deportation order issued by the Australian Border Force for suspected LTTE asylum seeker Shantaruban says he will be deported on February 22. He will not be permitted any visitors at the airport when he is removed and he will be escorted on his flight to Colombo. He has refused to sign the order. Shantaruban has fled Sri Lanka fearing repercussions from Government security forces for his involvement with the LTTE. He arrived in Australia by boat in 2012. Having been released to live in the community, he was re-detained in 2015 and has remained in immigration detention since.
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February - 12 
Finance and Mass Media Minister Mangala Samaraweera issuing a press statement on the outcome of the Local Governement (LG) elections on February 12 said former President Mahinda Rajapaksa who commanded 5.77 million votes (47.6%) at the 2015 President
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Finance and Mass Media Minister Mangala Samaraweera issuing a press statement on the outcome of the Local Governement (LG) elections on February 12 said former President Mahinda Rajapaksa who commanded 5.77 million votes (47.6%) at the 2015 Presidential polls was barely able to muster 4.95 million votes (44.7%) at the LG Elections, reports Daily Mirror. Taking note of the election results, Samaraweera however said; “Today, the people told us that we have not done enough. Despite the sincerest of efforts to inject haste and independence into a dilapidated justice system over the last three years and empower the police with the tools they need to successfully investigate complex crimes, murderers and fraudsters remain at large. Despite our government being the first in the nation’s history to insist that ministers must resign from the cabinet at the first sign of wrongdoing, and indeed the first to investigate allegations of corruption within its ranks with such vigour, justice is yet to be served.”
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February - 12 
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa during a news conference on February 12 said the results of the LG election has showed that the territory of Eelam has also been minimized, reports Daily Mirror. Rajapaksa pointed towards a map of Sri Lanka whi
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Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa during a news conference on February 12 said the results of the LG election has showed that the territory of Eelam has also been minimized, reports Daily Mirror. Rajapaksa pointed towards a map of Sri Lanka which depicted the election results of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) and said the party has spread every nook and corner. “The colour of Kurahan (maroon) has spread across the country. Even the territory of Eelam has reduced. This is the power of the SLPP,” he said.
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February - 13 
Amid speculation of a new ruling coalition, the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) on February 13 said that it would not become part of any Government, but would cooperate on progressive measures adopted by it as far as the issues of Tamil people were con
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Amid speculation of a new ruling coalition, the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) on February 13 said that it would not become part of any Government, but would cooperate on progressive measures adopted by it as far as the issues of Tamil people were concerned, reports Daily Mirror. Jaffna District TNA MP M.A. Sumanthiran told that the Government formed in 2015, invited his party to join but the request was turned down. He said there were fundamental issues faced by the people who supported the TNA but as the main Opposition in Parliament, the TNA supported the NUG on progressive measures.
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February - 13 
The United National Party (UNP), Sri Lanka's majority party in Parliament, on February 13 decided to continue the current National Unity Government (NUG) for the remainder of its term without any changes and the Ministers of its coalition partner
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The United National Party (UNP), Sri Lanka's majority party in Parliament, on February 13 decided to continue the current National Unity Government (NUG) for the remainder of its term without any changes and the Ministers of its coalition partner, Sri Lanka Freedom party (SLFP), can decide on their own whether to stay with the Government or not, reports Colombo Page. Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe has conveyed his party's decision to President Maithripala Sirisena at a special discussion held at the President's Residence between the President and the Prime Minister along with the UNP Ministers.
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February - 14 
Speaker Karu Jayasuriya on February 14 said the President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe should work together, reports Daily News. He made this comment when approached by the media after an event to mark the 150th B
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Speaker Karu Jayasuriya on February 14 said the President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe should work together, reports Daily News. He made this comment when approached by the media after an event to mark the 150th Birth Anniversary of late Sir D.B. Jayatilaka at the Public Trustee Department where a newly erected statue of Sir D.B. Jayatilaka was unveiled by the Speaker. “I earnestly wish that the two leaders will continue to work together. I have no involvement in any of the ongoing political discussions as I hold the post of Speaker. Let them discuss and arrive at an agreement,” he told a swarm of journalists waiting for him outside the event premises.
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February - 15 
Minister of Health, Nutrition, and Indigenous Medicine, Dr Rajitha Senaratne at the weekly Cabinet news briefing held at the Department of Government Information on February 15 said that the National Unity Government (NUG) will continue its term unti
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Minister of Health, Nutrition, and Indigenous Medicine, Dr Rajitha Senaratne at the weekly Cabinet news briefing held at the Department of Government Information on February 15 said that the National Unity Government (NUG) will continue its term until the next elections in 2020 with a reshuffle in the Cabinet of Ministers, reports Colombo Page. He said both the President and the Prime Minister will continue their services and the reshuffle of the Cabinet of Ministers will take place within this week.
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February - 16 
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe speaking to media at Temple Trees, Colombo on February 16 said that he will continue as the Prime Minister taking forward January 8 Mandate, reports Colombo Page. "We want to carry the January 8th mandate
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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe speaking to media at Temple Trees, Colombo on February 16 said that he will continue as the Prime Minister taking forward January 8 Mandate, reports Colombo Page. "We want to carry the January 8th mandate forward," he said. He further said the Government accepted the verdict given by the people at the Local Government Election as a warning conveyed by voters. The Premier said the election result was a big setback for the government parties and corrective measures will be taken accordingly.
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February - 18 
One of the major parties in Sri Lanka's coalition Government, Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) led by President Maithripala Sirisena on February 18 decided to leave the National Unity Government (NUG), reports Colombo Page. It has been reporte
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One of the major parties in Sri Lanka's coalition Government, Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) led by President Maithripala Sirisena on February 18 decided to leave the National Unity Government (NUG), reports Colombo Page. It has been reported that the decision was taken after a discussion held between the United National Party (UNP) leaders Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and Speaker Karu Jayasuriya and the President at the President's official residence. Accordingly President Sirisena will seek the Supreme Court opinion on appointing a new Prime Minister, a SLFP MP and deputy speaker Thilanga Sumathipala has told.
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February - 19 
Meanwhile, ending the political crisis resulted after the local government elections, the Sri Lanka Freedom Party led by (SLFP) led by President Maithripala Sirisena on February 19 decided to stay in the National Unity Government (NUG) with the Prime
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Meanwhile, ending the political crisis resulted after the local government elections, the Sri Lanka Freedom Party led by (SLFP) led by President Maithripala Sirisena on February 19 decided to stay in the National Unity Government (NUG) with the Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe's United National Party (UNP), reports Colombo Page. A discussion was held between the President and the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) members at the Presidential Secretariat to discuss the current political situation.
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February - 19 
Meanwhile, Opposition Leader and leader of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) R Sampanthan speaking at the adjournment debate in Parliament on February 19 slammed the former President Mahinda Rajapaksa for misleading the public on the ethnic issue dur
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Meanwhile, Opposition Leader and leader of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) R Sampanthan speaking at the adjournment debate in Parliament on February 19 slammed the former President Mahinda Rajapaksa for misleading the public on the ethnic issue during the Local Government election campaign for "cheap political gain", reports Colombo Page. He noted that the "Parliament is not constituted on the basis of votes cast at the local authority election. Parliament is constituted and President was elected on the basis of the presidential election and parliamentary election held with that purpose in keeping with the constitution and the laws of this country. The constitution and the laws of this country cannot be subverted by your claiming benefits under local authority election to your advantage the way you please."
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February - 19 
Separately, Opposition Leader R.Sampanthan on February 19 said in Parliament that the Constitution and laws of this country cannot be subverted by claiming benefits of the Local Government elections to his advantage in the way that Mahinda Rajapaksa
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Separately, Opposition Leader R.Sampanthan on February 19 said in Parliament that the Constitution and laws of this country cannot be subverted by claiming benefits of the Local Government elections to his advantage in the way that Mahinda Rajapaksa pleases, reports Daily News. “There have been three elections in recent times, but in none of these elections has the former President Mahinda Rajapaksa been able to obtain over 50%. Therefore, there is nothing to get excited about,” adding that the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) had received just 44.69% in favour of Rajapaksa as opposed to 55.31% of polls against him,” Sampanthan added.
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February - 19 
The Delimitation Committee for the conduct of Provincial Council elections on February 19 handed over its report on the delimitation of electorates to the Minister of Provincial Councils and Local Government Faizer Mustapha, reports Colombo Page
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The Delimitation Committee for the conduct of Provincial Council elections on February 19 handed over its report on the delimitation of electorates to the Minister of Provincial Councils and Local Government Faizer Mustapha, reports Colombo Page. With the enactment of the Provincial Council Elections (Amendment) Act No. 17 of 2017 a new mixed voting system was introduced for provincial councils. Under the mixed voting system 50 percent of the representatives should be elected by the simple majority system for an electoral district and another 50 percent should be selected according to the District level proportional representation method. Once the bill is passed in parliament, it is possible to hold provincial council elections soon. The five-member Delimitation Committee was chaired by Dr. K. Nawalingam and comprised Prof. S. H. Hussbulla, Dr Anila Dias Bandaranaike, former Additional Commissioner of Elections P.M. Siriwardena, Head of Department of Economics and Statistics at Peradeniya University S. Vijesandiran.
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February - 20 
Meanwhile, a Sri Lankan asylum seeker, who is an LTTE suspect, is to be deported from Australia after the UN Committee against torture had withdrawn a request to halt his removal, reports Daily Mirror on February 21. Shantaruban, currently
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Meanwhile, a Sri Lankan asylum seeker, who is an LTTE suspect, is to be deported from Australia after the UN Committee against torture had withdrawn a request to halt his removal, reports Daily Mirror on February 21. Shantaruban, currently held in immigration detention in Melbourne, has been in Australia since arriving by boat in 2012. Shantaruban’s claim for refugee status has been rejected. He says he has been unable to properly present his claim for protection because he was initially fearful to declare his association with the LTTE.
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February - 20 
Swiss Attorney General Juliette Noto demanded harsh penalties from 12 Tamils for participating or supporting the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), reports Daily Mirror on February 21. For most of the 13 defendants, the federal prosec
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Swiss Attorney General Juliette Noto demanded harsh penalties from 12 Tamils for participating or supporting the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), reports Daily Mirror on February 21. For most of the 13 defendants, the federal prosecutor attested grave offenses and a high level of criminal energy. For the head of the World Tamil Coordinating Committee (WTCC), which was considered an offshoot of the LTTE in Switzerland, she demanded an unconditional imprisonment of 5 years and a fine of 180 daily rates of 80 francs. The Chief Financial Officer of the WTCC is to receive an unconditional imprisonment of 6.5 years and a fine of 180 daily rates of 100 francs. For the other defendants, the federal prosecutor demanded prison sentences of between 18 months and five years as well as fines.
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February - 20 
The ‘Reconciliation Channel,’ a new Tamil language channel under the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC) was launched on February 20 presided over by President Maithripala Sirisena to promote the Government’s reconciliation prog
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The ‘Reconciliation Channel,’ a new Tamil language channel under the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC) was launched on February 20 presided over by President Maithripala Sirisena to promote the Government’s reconciliation programme, reports Daily News. It will have programmes catering to Tamil speaking people and showcase items that reflect their religious, national and cultural identities.
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February - 21 
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said in Parliament on February 21 that the agreement between the United National Party (UNP) led by him and the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) led by President Maithripala Sirisena forming the National Unity Govern
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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said in Parliament on February 21 that the agreement between the United National Party (UNP) led by him and the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) led by President Maithripala Sirisena forming the National Unity Government (NUG) is still valid and will continue to function, reports Colombo Page. "The national government will continue to function according to the motion passed in parliament. There is no need to quit it," the Premier said in Parliament.
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February - 22 
Opposition Leader and Tamil National Alliance (TNA) leader R. Sampanthan while meeting with the visiting United States member of Congress F. James Sensenbrenner and his Chief of Staff Matt Bisenius on February 22 at the Office of the Leader of the Op
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Opposition Leader and Tamil National Alliance (TNA) leader R. Sampanthan while meeting with the visiting United States member of Congress F. James Sensenbrenner and his Chief of Staff Matt Bisenius on February 22 at the Office of the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament said that the Government bound to implement the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) resolution both in spirit and letter and called on the international community to ensure it was fully implemented, reports Daily Mirror. Highlighting the delays that have occurred in implementing the resolution he said that the International community must take necessary steps to ensure that the Government is held accountable for the commitments made to the international community and to the people in Sri Lanka on implementing Cosponsored resolution at the UNHRC. Explaining the Constitutional making process Mr Sampanthan also highlighted that the process must continue and seek a successful end. He also emphasized that the Constitution must be approved by the people at a referendum.
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February - 22 
Secretary of the Secretariat for Coordinating Reconciliation Mechanisms (SCRM), Mano Tittawella on February 22 said reparations are essential in leading to a process of reconciliation and it should be done in parallel to a process on truth, justice a
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Secretary of the Secretariat for Coordinating Reconciliation Mechanisms (SCRM), Mano Tittawella on February 22 said reparations are essential in leading to a process of reconciliation and it should be done in parallel to a process on truth, justice and non-recurrence, reports Daily Mirror. He said this in view of the two-day international conference organized by the SCRM, International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the UN Migration Agency on Reparations for Conflict Victims. The conference was launched in Colombo on February 22.
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February - 23 
The United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein has urged the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to continue to play a critical role in encouraging progress in accountability and reconciliation in Sri Lan
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The United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein has urged the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to continue to play a critical role in encouraging progress in accountability and reconciliation in Sri Lanka, reports Colombo Page on February 24. In his report on "Promoting reconciliation, accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka" to the 37th session of the Human Rights Council, which will be held from February 26 to March 23, 2018 in Geneva, the High Commissioner also called on Member States to explore other avenues, including the application of universal jurisdiction, that could foster accountability in Sri Lanka.
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February - 27 
The Northern Province Council has passed a resolution requesting the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to establish an International Court to investigate allegations of war crimes against the armed forces during the decade-long civil war be
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The Northern Province Council has passed a resolution requesting the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to establish an International Court to investigate allegations of war crimes against the armed forces during the decade-long civil war between the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and the Army, reports India Today on February 28. The resolution, which was submitted by the Northern Provincial Councilor MK Shivajilingam, was passed with a majority at the 117th council session held on February 27, Tamil political sources said. Shivajilingam said the Government had failed to take action to probe into war crime charges despite the UNHRC resolutions passed since 2013. "A probe by the government to solve human rights violations cannot be trusted. Since the latest UNHRC session has begun, a resolution should be sent to it," he said. "This council calls upon the UN and the international community to require Sri Lanka to ratify the Rome statute as recommended by the OHCHR [Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights] investigation on Sri Lanka," the resolution said.It also urged India, United States (US) and European Union (EU) to mediate a political solution in Sri Lanka "recognising that the Tamil people are a Nation with their traditional homeland in the contiguous north East region of Sri Lanka." The council resolution came as the UNHRC began its 37th session on February 26. A report submitted by its chief Zeid Raad Al Hussein advocated application of universal jurisdiction on Sri Lanka to ensure accountability.
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*Data till , April 25, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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