The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka has established an election complaints desk to receive complaints regarding rights violations relating to the upcoming Local Government Elections.

 Chairperson of the Commission, Dr. Deepika Udugama, said the desk which will remain open 24 hours a day and can be contacted on hotlines: 077-3088-135 or 077-3762-112.

Special attention will be paid to any rights violation against female candidates.

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