Cyclone Relief Bill Swells as State, UN Mobilise Funds
Sri Lanka’s post-cyclone compensation bill is expected to exceed Rs. 100 billion, according to estimates attributed to a senior Treasury official, raising concerns over fiscal sustainability.
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UN Launches Rapid Needs Assessment after Cyclone Ditwah
The United Nations has begun a Joint Rapid Needs Assessment in partnership with Sri Lanka’s Disaster Management Centre (DMC) to gauge the full impact of Cyclone Ditwah and guide targeted relief efforts.
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UN Calls on Sri Lanka to End Impunity and Deliver Justice
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CNL Reporter
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August 19, 2025
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The United Nations Human Rights Office has urged Sri Lanka to take decisive steps to address past violations and ensure accountability, describing the moment as a “historic opportunity” for reform.
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UN urges SL to address war crimes
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights , Volker Turk, has urged yesterday, August 13, the Sri Lanka’s new government to take a historic opportunity to end impunity for war crimes and human rights abuses. In a 16-page report to the Human Rights Council, Turk highlighted the chance for President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s administration to restore Sri Lanka’s image …
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UN official says Israel expanding Gaza operations would risk ‘catastrophic consequences’
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CNL Reporter
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August 6, 2025
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A top UN official has warned there would be “catastrophic consequences” if Israel expands its military operations in Gaza,
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UN research vessel visit not barred, but no green light for research yet – Minister
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CNL Reporter
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June 20, 2025
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While asserting that there is no restriction on the UN research vessel visiting Sri Lanka, Foreign Minister Vijitha
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