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Sri Lanka seeks broad support at UNHRC Daily News (via HT Media Ltd.)
Sri Lanka is in discussion with India and other countries for support in the March session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva when Western nations bring an intrusive and punitive resolution against it for alleged war crimes.
A top source in the Lankan government said that the support of about 15 members of the 47-member UNHRC is being sought to counter the Core Group’s move to bring a resolution that is expected to call for targeted sanctions, asset freezes and travel bans among other intrusive measures. The High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet has even recommended that the Lankan case be taken to the International Criminal Court.
Army is an evolving professional institution - Gen. Shavendra Silva Daily News (via HT Media Ltd.)
Chief of Defence Staff, Army Commander and Head of the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) General Shavendra Silva who has dedicated his life to serve the country and works to protect the life of others received a fitting tribute for his services and elevated to the rank of four-star General was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour at the Army Head Quarters premises on Thursday morning, in conformity with military traditions.
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces on December 28, 2020, promoted Defence Secretary Major General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratnne and Chief of Defence Staff and Army Commander Lt.Gen. Shavendra Silva to the rank of General.