Boston Lanka: December 16, 2013

An exclusive interview with UNP MP, Dr Harsha de Silva, an economist turned politician who has been a strong voice in the Sri Lanka Parliament voicing his opposition to the economic policies of the government.

Beyond Boston: with Dr. Harsha De Silva

Exclusive interview with UNP MP, Dr. Harsha De Silva on COPE Report, his views on James Packer and Casino in Colombo, aftermath of CHOGM and his economic vision for Sri Lanka

Beyond Boston with Lionel Bopage - Part 1

Exclusive interview with former JVP General Secretary and a founding member, Lionel Bopage.  This is the first part in a 3 part interview.

Boston Lanka: October 16, 2013

Exclusive interview with Dr. Palitha Kohona, the Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations.   Ambassador Dr. Palitha Kohona, was elected Chair of the Sixth Committee of the United Nations  on October 1st 2013.

Sanjeewa Pushpakumara on Film: 'Flying Fish'

Exclusive interview with film director Sanjeewa Pushpakumara on his contreversial film: 'Igillenna Maluwo' (Flying Fish.  This film was banned in Jyly 2013. This edition contains video footage suitable for mature audience.

Sunila Abeysekera 1952-2013

Special edition on Sunila Abeysekera, an extraordinary human rights activist, a woman advocate and a fearless voice for marginalized.  Throughout her life, Sunila represented, fought and use her voice on behalf of the voiceless. Sunila Abeysekera passed away on 9th of September 2013 after a long battle with cancer.

 

Petition to UN Human Rights Committee - Mohan Peiris Not Fit to be Chief Justice in Sri Lanka

COMMUNICATION SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION UNDER

THE FIRST OPTIONAL PROTOCOL TO THE

INTERNATIONAL COVENANT ON CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS

THE UNITED NATIONS COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RIGHTS

C/O OHCHR – UNOG

1211 GENEVA 10, SWITZERLAND.

Date: On this 25^th day of March 2013

I. INFORMATION CONCERNING THE AUTHOR OF THE COMMUNICATION

1.1. The Author of this communication is T. R. Ratnasiri, 54 years of age, a citizen of Sri Lanka and a Deputy Superintendent of Customs of the Department of Sri Lanka Customs.  

 

1.2. The AUTHOR IS REPRESENTED BY Nagananda Kodituwakku, Attorney-at-Law (Sri Lanka) & Solicitor (UK). A Power of Attorney nominating him as the Counsel for the Author is annexed hereto marked ‘X’.

 

1.3. The all communications pertaining to the instant application may be directed to the address of                         N Kodituwakku & Co, No.99,  Subadrarama Road,  Nugegoda, Sri Lanka.

 

II. STATE CONCERNED

 

The State Party to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (‘the Covenant’ or ‘ICCPR’) and the First Optional Protocol against which the communication is directed is the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.[1]

III. ALLEGED BREACHES OF THE ICCPR

a)     the Author’s and his Informant’s right to equality and equal protection of law and their right to a fair trial by a competent, independent and impartial tribunal established by law, guaranteed under Article 14(1) and the Article 26 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.