Do not sign detention order - UN Rapporteur calls on President

by Amani Nilar 21-08-2022 | 4:58 PM

COLOMBO (News 1st): United Nations Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders, Mary Lawlor Tweeted that she is 'deeply concerned' that Human Rights Defenders Wasantha Mudalige, Hashantha Jeevantha Gunathilaka and Galwewa Siridamma Thero have been arrested under the Prevention of Terrorism Act.

She urged President Ranil Wickremesinghe not to sign their detention orders. She added, 'doing so would be a dark day for Sri Lanka'.

I'm deeply concerned that Human Rights Defenders Wasantha Mudalige, Hashan Jeevantha & Galwewa Siridamma Himi have been arrested under the #SriLanka's Prevention of Terrorism Act. I call on President Ranil not to sign their detention order, doing so would be a dark day for ??.
— Mary Lawlor UN Special Rapporteur HRDs (@MaryLawlorhrds) August 21, 2022