Truth, Reconciliation and Interim Secretariat
A recent UN Human Rights Council session raising grave concerns about the situation in Sri Lanka, including a report by High Commissioner for Human Rights...
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Bill to appoint Truth and Reconciliation Commission presented to House
Parliament, September 3 (Daily Mirror)- The proposed Truth and Reconciliation Commission will not have a mandate to penalize anyone, Minister of External Affairs Ali...
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ISTRM holds a stakeholder forum to discuss the proposed legislation for establishing an independent Commission for Truth, Unity, and Reconciliation
In a significant stride towards fostering truth and reconciliation in Sri Lanka, the Interim Secretariat for the Truth and Reconciliation Mechanism (ISTRM) recently organized a...
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Interim Secretariat presents a copy of the draft Commission for Truth and Reconciliation Bill to the Chief Prelates of the Malwathu, Asgiri Chapters
The Interim Secretariat for Truth and Reconciliation Mechanism recently presented a copy of the draft Truth and Reconciliation Bill to the Chief Prelates of the...
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ISTRM Conducts Public Consultation with Key Stakeholders in the Eastern Province
A series of consultations were conducted in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka from January 3rd to January 7th, 2024, by the Interim Secretariat for...
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Sri Lanka takes historic step towards establishing an Independent Commission for Truth, Unity and Reconciliation
In a historic step towards transitional justice and post-conflict reconciliation, the Government of Sri Lanka has decided to establish an independent Commission for Truth, Unity...
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Visit to the Northern Province to meet key stakeholders
The ISTRM carried out its first site visit from the 10th - 12th of December, 2023. The visit to Jaffna is a pivotal component of...
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Meeting with Sri Lanka Collective for Consensus (SLCC)
The ISTRM met with representatives of the Sri Lanka Collective for Consensus (SLCC) on the15th of November 2023. SLCC representatives included Dr. Visaka Dharmadasa, Ven....
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Meeting with representatives of National People’s Power (NPP)
The ISTRM met with a representative of the NPP, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and Dr. Kaushalya Ariyarathne on the 30th of November 2023. The team and...
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ISTRM Conducts Public Consultation with Key Stakeholders in Jaffna
The ISTRM convened with key stakeholders, including civil society organizations, religious leaders, senior professors and lecturers’ from the University of Jaffna, grassroots communities and women’s...
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