Human Rights Watch Reports on Sri Lanka's Rights Record

Human Rights Watch's 2026 report highlights ongoing human rights concerns in Sri Lanka, including:

• Arbitrary Detentions and Torture: Cases of arbitrary detention, torture, and deaths in custody persist.
• Accountability for War Crimes: Limited progress in addressing war crimes committed during the 1983-2009 conflict.
• Freedom of Expression: Restrictions on freedoms of expression and assembly continue.
• Economic Challenges: Over a quarter of the population lives below the poverty line, with nearly one-third of children malnourished.

The report calls for comprehensive reforms to address these issues and improve human rights conditions in the country.