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News from Nov 1, 2026 (UTC)

Sri Lanka isSteady

About usual

Last 14 days

Oct 19Nov 1

Why

  1. Opposition steps up attacks as the government wavers on a no-confidence motion against the Speaker.

    30 eventssundaytimes.lkSource

  2. Human Rights Watch says the Organised Crime Bill violates rights standards.

    4 eventsft.lkSource

  3. Rights are badly affected when suspects are slain in police custody.

    14 eventssundaytimes.lkSource

What happened

  • Statements29%
  • Cooperation38%
  • Criticism15%
  • Protests0%
  • Pressure7%
  • Fighting11%

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