It was done to show its commitment to stopping the illegal trade and offer blessings for the slaughtered elephants
In an interview with Al Jazeera, President Maithripala Sirisena rejects foreign involvement
Six years after a protracted ethnic war, nearly 100,000 Sri Lankans remain in camps and shelters
Government takes action as UN prepares to review its progress in holding leaders accountable for war atrocities
Resolution proposed by US supports domestic war crimes panel, a key provision sought by Sri Lanka
UN releases most detailed account yet of alleged war crimes in Sri Lanka, putting burden on government to prosecute
Long-awaited UN report details horrific abuses committed in Sri Lanka's 26-year civil war with the Tamil Tigers
Truth and reconciliation panel would address alleged war crimes by Sri Lankan forces and Tamil rebels during civil war
United States previously called for an international independent investigation into allegations of war crimes
President Maithripala Sirisena’s SLFP hopes coalition with UNP can push through reforms
