Ludiyana Shelrine

Human Rights Lawyer

[UN Human Rights @UNHumanRights]

#SriLanka prison violence: families of inmates & prison officers killed & injured deserve to know truth & see accountability.

Prompt, independent & transparent investigations must be carried out into Negombo violence & reprisals. Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka should be given unfettered access to all prisons.

https://t.co/oCLibD18Pa

[UN in Sri Lanka @UNSriLanka]

Economic, social & cultural rights are essential to dignity and equality.

To advance these rights, @UNSriLanka partnered with the @HRCSriLanka for trainings to strengthen capacity on ensuring accountability & protecting the most vulnerable.

[IOM Sri Lanka and the Maldives @IOMSLandMV]

In 📍Badulla, UN RC @MAFrancheUN and IOM Chief of Mission for 🇱🇰🇲🇻@Kristinbparco met families affected by #CycloneDitwah who received essential NFIs. They shared their challenges and needs. We remain committed to supporting recovery and rebuilding with GoSL 🇱🇰

[Marc-André Franche @MAFrancheUN]

In Badulla with communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah. Appreciated support from Govt, people around island & @UNSriLanka following disaster but they still need help: clean water; livelihoods incl. cleaning agri land; housing solutions incl. assessments & relocation.

[Marc-André Franche @MAFrancheUN]

In Badulla one of many landslides which cut through a village w hundreds of massive rocks tumbling down after Cyclone Ditwah Houses destroyed or damaged, water systems & agricultural land destroyed. @UNSriLanka Humanitarian Priorities Plan supports communities. @MFA_SriLanka

[Marc-André Franche @MAFrancheUN]

Great meet beneficiaries in Badulla who lost vital documents after Cyclone Ditwah supported One Registry Prog at Registar General mobile service clinics by @UNDPSriLanka & @WHOSriLanka essential civil registration services directly to vulnerable communities. Thanks @JointSDGFund

[Marc-André Franche @MAFrancheUN]

In Badulla I appreciated roundtable with local organization & civil society representatives to undertand better ongoing impact of #CycloneDitwah, notably on housing, land, nutrition and livelihoods. Needs remain significant, especially most vulnerable communities.

[Marc-André Franche @MAFrancheUN]

This is how @UNSriLanka is responding from day one, with life saving time bound support side by side the authorities @OCHAAsiaPac @UNReliefChief @UNOCHA

https://t.co/3MVGPGU78S

[UN Human Rights @UNHumanRights]

#SriLanka: @volker_turk today visited Chemmani mass grave site near Jaffna and met families of disappeared. Investigation must be impartial and thorough in line with international standards. Dozens of mass grave sites have been discovered throughout country.

[LankaFiles தமிழ் @LankaFilesTamil]

கொழும்பில் அண்மையில் கண்டுபிடிக்கப்பட்ட வெகுஜன புதைகுழியில், JMO சுனில் ஹேவகே மற்றும் தொல்பொருள் ஆய்வாளர் பேராசிரியர் ராஜ் சோமதேவ ஆகியோரின் பொறுப்பின் கீழ் இடம்பெறும் ஐந்தாவது நாள் அகழ்வில் மனித உடலின் மேல் பகுதியின் எலும்புக்கூடுகள் கண்டுபிடிக்கப்பட்டதை காட்சிகள் காட்டுகின்றன.

[LankaFiles @lankafiles]

On day 5 of excavations at the most recently discovered suspected mass grave in #SriLanka, footage shows unearthed skeletal remains of apparent human upper body.

The investigation is conducted under the charge of Consultant JMO Dr Sunil Hewage & Archeologist Prof Raj Somadeva

[UN Human Rights @UNHumanRights]

#SriLanka: Two years after mass protests calling for democratic reform & end to corruption, the demands are largely unfulfilled.

With upcoming elections, @UNHumanRights report calls on Sri Lanka to chart a new course & begin an inclusive journey to a just, sustainable future.

[Marc-André Franche @MAFrancheUN]

Important article @Dailymirror_SL families waiting answers about disappeared loved ones. Country needs to listen & resolve to move forward: https://t.co/Yrk0dz6885

[Ambika Satkunanathan @ambikasat]

#EnforcedDisappearances

To mark the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, an exhibition of 145 paintings by young persons from the North and East whose family members were disappeared by the state, was held in Kilinochchi and Batticaloa.

[UN in Sri Lanka @UNSriLanka]

In Sri Lanka, thousands of families of the disappeared have waited decades to learn the fate of their loved ones.⁣

Intl Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances reminds us of the critical need to establish truth & effective access to justice: https://t.co/qtgXYcpMZA

[UN Human Rights @UNHumanRights]

#SriLanka: @UNHumanRights report identifies renewed threats to fundamental freedoms evidenced by regressive laws, intimidation & recurrence of past violations.

Approaching elections are an opportunity to recommit to accountability & reconciliation - @volker_turk.

[Ludiyana Shelrine @ShelrineA]

@MAFrancheUN @OlympicLK @Paris2024 Best one!

[Kumanan @kumanan93]

In the third phase of excavation at the Mullaitivu #Kokkuthoduvai mass grave site, 12 human remains suspected to be members of the LTTE have been completely excavated in the last 10 days. In total, 52 human remains have been recovered across all three phases.

[LankaFiles @lankafiles]

Human rights officer for #OHCHR in @UNSriLanka
Ludiyana Shelrine Ahilan visited the #Kokkuthoduvai mass grave site in the #Mullaitivu district where the ongoing excavation work is led by Forensic Archeologist Raj Somadeva and Judicial Medical Officer Kanagasabapathy Vasudeva.

[LankaFiles @lankafiles]

Matthew Hinson, Political Officer @USEmbSL & Ludiyana Shelrine Ahilan, Human Rights Officer @UNSriLanka visit the #Kokkuthoduvai mass grave where 43 skeletal remains have been exhumed so far by teams led by Archeologist Raj Somadeva and #Mullaitivu JMO Dr Kanagasabapathy Vasudeva