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For many refugees, the decision of whether to return involves weighing deep emotional ties to ancestral places against the practical realities of life.

The UN report, issued on January 13, finds that sexual violence was “part of a deliberate, widespread, and systemic pattern of violations” by state security forces, and “may amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity.”

The call for sanctions coincides with international pressure for reform within Sri Lanka. Critics argue that the lack of accountability perpetuates a culture of impunity, allowing economic and human rights violations to continue unchecked.

President Dissanayake acknowledged the scars left by the decades-long civil conflict between the Sri Lankan government and Tamil separatist groups, which ended in 2009 after more than 30 years of violence.

Despite recommendations from numerous domestic and international bodies, previous administrations have overlooked calls for reforms addressing serious violations of international law, including war crimes...

The report outlined the extensive psychological, social and economic impact on the families, particularly on women who often become the primary breadwinners in challenging...

UN's human rights body has recommended targeted sanctions on Sri Lankan rights violators, pursuing justice for international crimes and providing asylum for Sri Lankans...