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

Transitional Justice Fact Sheet: Countries

Many Asian countries have faced a history of mass human..

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”..