Since the end of the civil war, Sri Lanka is again experiencing an increase of ethnic, religious, and political polarization, with deepening impunity, increasing militarization, ethno-nationalist rhetoric, and intimidation of civil society. Closing economic and political space has inflamed decades of violence, and there is a real likelihood of an increased risk of politically motivated communal violence and terrorism.
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Transitional Justice Fact Sheet: Countries
Many Asian countries have faced a history of mass human..
Preventing Mass Violation, Promoting Institutional Reform, and Guaranteeing Non-Recurrence — Workshop Report
For the last two decades, most Asian countries experienced a..
Transitional Justice: Sri Lanka Case Study
Sri Lanka’s civil war, often framed by the state as..
Mosaic: A Manual for Rebuilding Lives and Communities After Torture
“Mosaic: A Manual for Rebuilding Lives and Communities After Torture”..