Trade union opposition at both the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation and the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) make reform of these loss-generating SOEs very difficult. While the state is a major player in many economic sectors, the private sector plays a key role across the economy, including in finance, exports, tea, apparel, IT, and tourism
Greek Civil War: The 1944-45 Dekemvriana and the lessons for today
Their main aim was to establish a new system for solving the socio-political problems of the country that were no longer dictated from the top but by the workers and peasants. Those who rejected this policy believed that joining the British imperialist war was not of any concern to the people or the communists, so they should not participate
Sexual Violence in Conflict: Sri Lanka
Given that the abductors sometimes travel to high security zones or military camps they would require inter-agency cooperation amongst the various branches of the security forces, as well as orders and clearances from superiors to enter these areas. Rape, Sexual Assault and Forced Prostitution of Tamils in Military-Run in IDP camps Photograph HRW - Arunachalam Camp, Menik Farm 19 August 2009 As the armed conflict drew to an end in May 2009, an estimated 300,000 Tamils, who had faced repeated displacement, shelling and a severe lack of humanitarian aid, were forced into IDP camps run by the military and detained there for several months on end
There are several quality control checks at the calibration stage (which requires tolerances of 0.1 mm or less), the faceting stages, and the finished product stage. Fine precision cutting to tight tolerances on modern lapidary equipment is being applied to calibrated goods that meet the strictest requirements, including those of the watch industry
Building big, modern ports and other infrastructure will not only boost trade across the region; it is meant to provide a huge, short-term economic boost for countries on the receiving end. (Just to further muddy the waters, the new prime minister tried to walk back the approval late last week in comments to Parliament, but the Chinese firm set to build the port is convinced it will now go ahead.) Colombo Port City is about a whole lot more than a deep-water harbor, golf course, and Formula One racetrack
Strengthening the U.S.-Sri Lanka Partnership for Human Rights and Lasting Peace
The United States and Sri Lanka are also working together to oppose the use of intimidation or force to assert a territorial or maritime claim by anyone. That is why the United States is promoting the Indo-Pacific Economic Corridor to connect South Asia to Southeast Asia and to spur sustainable development in both regions
The LTTE claimed the attack was "an operation of some elements who are working to disrupt peace efforts," accusing the military and police of backing a breakaway LTTE leader responsible for the suicide bombing. Halfway through 2007, the Sri Lankan government took effective control of Sri Lanka's eastern province, though it has had trouble defeating LTTE combatants in the north
Profile of Sri Lanka - Facts and History
They may have established one of the earliest great trade emporiums on earth; Sri Lankan cinnamon appears in Egyptian tombs from 1,500 BCE.By about 250 BCE, Buddhism had reached Sri Lanka, brought by Mahinda, the son of Ashoka the Great of the Mauryan Empire. Despite attempts at a political solution, the country erupted into the Sri Lankan Civil War in July of 1983; the war would continue until 2009, when government troops defeated the last of the Tamil Tiger insurgents
Although the exact numbers of civilians killed is subject to much debate and question, the Sri Lankan government offensive made no special effort to avoid harming civilians when it suited the military need of destroying the LTTE. The LTTE had its own Army (and an irregular navy and even a few planes), they controlled large swaths of territory where they waged conventional battles (in some battles during the 90s several hundred Sri Lankan soldiers were killed in a 2-3 day period), etc
Almost ten per cent of these children work in dangerous and unfavourable conditions such as in mines, with chemicals, pesticides or dangerous machinery. Families continue to struggle Poverty figures in Sri Lanka have declined significantly over recent years: while in 2006 roughly 15 per cent of Sri Lankans were facing a life in poverty, the figure fell to 8.9 per cent in 2010
Death of the Tiger - The New Yorker
Prabhakaran had been dictating the terms of the war in Sri Lanka for so long, and built up such extraordinary power, that he appears to have lost his sense of proportion. In the seventies, legislation was enacted to favor Sinhalese students in university admissions, and soon after, a new constitution made Buddhism the state religion
Sri Lanka Army - Defenders of the Nation
The Training Day commenced with Physical Training and Drill sessions.Read more * Central Troops Expand Social Service Activities 14th July 2015,15:08:46 Hours Troops serving at the 112 Brigade engaged in another admirable task to enhance the harmony and Cooperation between Army and civil society with the assistance of Civilians in the Passara area in Baddulla on Sunday (12). Read more * SLAVF Inter Regiment Athletic Meet Begins 14th July 2015,09:53:35 Hours The finals of the Inter Regiment Athletic Championship Tournament of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) commenced on Tuesday (14) at Diyagama Stadium
LankaWeb - Latest Sri Lanka News and Forum
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The first is the rapprochement with India and the West, which offers myriad potential advantages for the new government both financially and politically. Other steps demanded of the government should include publication of the lists of prisoners it holds (possibly in the thousands) and information on their release or trial
Jai Hind Christie Says: April 22nd, 2015 at 5:31 pm Namaste: Darusman Report is in fact written by Yasmin Sooka an Indian Colonial Parasite from South Africa like Navanathum Pillayan. There should be a rule and military must respect the military code and international conventions that are there for our own safety and good.We must have a credible war crimes inquiry and with the right legal experts on the side of GOSL they we may have a good case to defend our selves
Sri Lanka: Conflict Profile
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The Geography of Sri Lanka
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While observers say there have been some positive developments in public accountability, including a reform package passed last month by the Sri Lankan parliament, concerns about human rights remain. There have long been calls for Sri Lanka to allow a full international investigation, but Sirisena promised only a domestic inquiry into wartime human rights violations
History of Sri Lanka - Lonely Planet Travel Information
Initially there was optimism that the nation would come together in the face of catastrophe, but this soon faded into arguments over aid distribution, reconstruction, and land tenure and ownership. A UN resolution in 2013 called on the Sri Lankan government to investigate allegations of war crimes committed against the Tamil population in the last months of the war
Sri Lanka: The Miracle
He writes about Sri Lanka in his works "This country is an oasis, prosperous and happy; it's people are well-to-do; they all have received the faith, and find their amusement in religious music". Then he cautiously treads his way on to the jungle path into a distant village or to the dreaded jungle itself, infested with wild beasts, including the much-feared big animal, the elephant
Sri Lanka's Killing Fields - All 4
Statement Channel 4 Refutes Sri Lankan 'Propaganda Offensive' Channel 4 has taken the unprecedented step of publishing a detailed refutation of 'an international propaganda offensive' launched by the Sri Lankan government Continue reading: 'Channel 4 Refutes Sri Lankan 'Propaganda Offensive' ' Articles Sri Lanka, 'Corrupted Journalism' and Channel 4 News News Editor Ben de Pear's response to a book entitled 'Corrupted Journalism' given out to journalists in Sri Lanka Prime Minister's Statement Prime Minister David Cameron has called the No Fire Zone documentary 'chilling' Videos Parental Control The programme isn't suitable for younger viewers
The considerably expanded 10,000 strong Special Forces proved highly capable in attacking LTTE military leadership targets, removing very experienced commanders when they were most needed and causing considerable disruption to the inflexible hierarchical command system. These were eventually defeated by even larger counter-swarms of 60-70 government fast attack craft that used targeting information from some 20 shore-based coastal radars coordinated through the command and control system the U.S
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