Analysis: The assault on freedom of expression in Sri Lanka | Asia News – Politics, Media, Education | Asian Correspondent
This is a very disturbing trend in Sri Lanka and from a government that claims it is working toward reconciliation. How can the Australian FM Bob Carr go on record saying there is no evidence of human right violations by the Sri Lankan government after their actions have been condemned by the UN Human rights council. Under what rock has he been hiding. Clearly he is getting his news from the Daily News, Sri Lanka's English language government run newspaper and the only one not suffering these abuses. How can the Australian government in all good conscience turn the leadership of the Commonwealth over to this government. This will only serve to tarnish the reputation of the Commonwealth from which it will never recover. They should support Canada's boycott of CHOGM and insist on moving or postponing the meeting until these concerns are address by the Sri Lankan government.
09 May 2013
29 April 2013
Sri Lanka concerns put Commonwealth’s credibility on the line | Asia News – Politics, Media, Education | Asian Correspondent
Sri Lanka concerns put Commonwealth’s credibility on the line | Asia News – Politics, Media, Education | Asian Correspondent
For similar behaviour and policies, members have been suspended from the commonwealth, but instead Sri Lanka is rewarded with hosting CHOGM. Australia already has a questionable human rights record with its refugee policies, so attending the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Sri Lanka will further degrade their reputation in the international community. We should follow the example set by Canada and refuse to attend CHOGM in Sri Lanka.
For similar behaviour and policies, members have been suspended from the commonwealth, but instead Sri Lanka is rewarded with hosting CHOGM. Australia already has a questionable human rights record with its refugee policies, so attending the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Sri Lanka will further degrade their reputation in the international community. We should follow the example set by Canada and refuse to attend CHOGM in Sri Lanka.
Commonwealth dodges Sri Lanka problem | Asia News – Politics, Media, Education | Asian Correspondent
Commonwealth dodges Sri Lanka problem | Asia News – Politics, Media, Education | Asian Correspondent
Commonwealth members should follow the example of Canada and refused to attend CHOGM if it is hosted by the Sri Lankan government. Sri Lanka is in clear violation of many of the principles held by members of the Commonwealth and by participating in the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Sri Lanka, Commonwealth members are condoning Sri Lanka's abuses in human rights on its ethnic minorities.
Commonwealth members should follow the example of Canada and refused to attend CHOGM if it is hosted by the Sri Lankan government. Sri Lanka is in clear violation of many of the principles held by members of the Commonwealth and by participating in the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Sri Lanka, Commonwealth members are condoning Sri Lanka's abuses in human rights on its ethnic minorities.
24 April 2013
The True Meaning of Earth Day
This is not only about Earth Day but the failing world economy that has been corrupted by all the plutocracies of the world, who have been mascarading as democracies and bleeding our sustainable future dry.
23 April 2013
Little security at archaeological sites see continued defacing and lack of respect
Little security at archaeological sites see continued defacing and lack of respect
Please show respect for cultural heritage no matter what country you are in.
Please show respect for cultural heritage no matter what country you are in.
19 April 2013
Commonwealth lawyers, judges want Sri Lanka suspended | Asia News – Politics, Media, Education | Asian Correspondent
Commonwealth lawyers, judges want Sri Lanka suspended | Asia News – Politics, Media, Education | Asian Correspondent
If the world stands against this repressive regime, the government will see that it cannot get away with persecuting its minorities.
If the world stands against this repressive regime, the government will see that it cannot get away with persecuting its minorities.
26 March 2013
The plight of Australia’s Tamil migrants | Asia News – Politics, Media, Education | Asian Correspondent
The plight of Australia’s Tamil migrants | Asia News – Politics, Media, Education | Asian Correspondent:
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Something must be done about this and why are we not doing it. The human rights violations perpetrated on the Tamil population by the Sri Lankan government are being exacerbated by the Australian security screenings on the Tamil asylum seekers that come here. Let's follow Canada's lead and refuse to attend the Commonwealth Heads of government meeting if it is held in Sri Lanka.
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Something must be done about this and why are we not doing it. The human rights violations perpetrated on the Tamil population by the Sri Lankan government are being exacerbated by the Australian security screenings on the Tamil asylum seekers that come here. Let's follow Canada's lead and refuse to attend the Commonwealth Heads of government meeting if it is held in Sri Lanka.
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