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DIFFERENT PRIORITIES IN THE SINHALA AND TAMIL PRESS |
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Virakesari: “Sri Lanka is threatened by two traps: the impunity trap and the inequality trap; truth must be revealed” – United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk Thinakaran: 22 university students suspended over ragging; South Eastern University takes drastic step; police carry out separate investigations; step taken after recommendation of the special committee | Bohra conference in Colombo; 15,000 to participate; special traffic arrangements |
Thinakkural: A wider focus on facing the challenges of human rights is essential in Sri Lanka” – United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk | “Ensure accountability of Sri Lanka over Tamil genocide” – Shritharan requests UN human rights commissioner Thamilan: Committed to ensure human rights – Government tells UN high commissioner for human rights | “We will urge UN to take Sri Lanka to the ICC” – Gajendrakumar | Final demonstration of the ‘Unextinguishable Flame’ today; UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk to visit Chemmani and Trincomalee |
Sinhala Headlines
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Lankadeepa: Parts of the brain missing from several bodies; the specialist doctor has conducted surgeries on dead patients as well – CIABOC tells the court | Trump’s attempt fails: ceasefire ends within an hour; Iran strikes again Divaina: [The doctor] has performed neurosurgery on patient who had been brain dead for five days after getting down equipment from friend – CIABOC tells the court; bail appeal dismissed; doctor remanded further | May the flames of war be extinguished by the ceasefire…! We attacked because we were attacked – Iran; Iran violated the ceasefire, so we also attacked – Israel; “Israel will not be attacking Iran, the planes will return in a friendly manner” – Trump | Negombo, Balangoda, Thanamalvila and Raththota go to the NPP; Gampola, Bentota and Mannar to the SJB and the Udapalatha in Kandy to the SLPP Ada: Iran and Israel are both violating the ceasefire” – Trump heavily accuses both countries; 606 Iranians have died from the 12-day war; crude oil prices in the global market decrease dramatically |
Mawbima: Neurosurgeon has also conducted expensive surgeries on brain dead patients with expensive equipment; the CIABOC has received 90 complaints; three including the doctor remanded till July 8 | 60% of tea exports at risk due to the war in the Middle East Dinamina: Complaints pour in against Jayewardenepura doctor accused of corruption: 92 already received; 200 in line; death threats to complainants too – CIABOC informs the court | Middle East calmed following attack on Qatar; air travel returns to normal Aruna: Crisis over recommendation to purchase medicines externally: “Recommending to buy medicine externally is also cause for the drug shortage” – Deputy health minister | Anidda: This paper is published on Fridays only |
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TAMIL PRESS PRIORITIES |
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“Sri Lanka is threatened by two traps: the impunity trap and the inequality trap” – United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk | “Ensure accountability of Sri Lanka over Tamil genocide” – Shritharan hands over a written request to Volker Türk
Thinakkural, Thamilan, Virakesari
Thinakkural: Addressing political representatives at the parliament complex, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk claimed that a broader vision is needed to address human rights challenges, and that social and economic development must advance in communities and in hill country areas affected by past violence, racism and internal conflict.
Virakesari: Addressing an event at the BMICH, Volker Türk noted that Sri Lanka is threatened by two traps: the impunity trap and the inequality trap, today, adding that an absence of justice will undermine the stability of peace. He emphasised that, conversely, acknowledging the truth creates the space for justice and reparations – and ultimately, healing.
Thamilan, Thinakkural: ITAK MP S. Shritharan handed over a written request to Volker Türk. It emphasises that the UN should ensure an international investigation into the Tamil genocide committed by the Sri Lankan government and the matter of enforced disappearances to ensure accountability, as internal mechanisms will not be possible.
Land owners’ protest in Myliddy continues
Thinakkural The protest launched by land owners at Myliddy in Valikamam North, Jaffna on Saturday (21st) demanding the government to release 2,400 acres of land continued for the fourth consecutive day yesterday (24th). |
“We will urge UN to take Sri Lanka to the ICC” – Gajendrakumar | International observation needed in
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“Sri Lanka is committed to UN dialogue on human rights” – Vijitha Herath
Thinakkural
At a discussion with United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tourism and Foreign Employment Vijitha Herath reiterated that Sri Lanka is committed to maintaining a cooperative dialogue with the UNHRC on human rights.
SINHALA PRESS PRIORITIES |
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Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe‘s foreign trips investigated
Lankadeepa, Divaina, Mawbima, Dinamina, Aruna
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched a probe into the overseas trips made by former President Ranil Wickremesinghe during his presidency. The CID informed the Fort Magistrate’s Court of the investigation yesterday while presenting facts before the court. The CID stated that the investigation is being conducted under the Offences Against Public Property Act. Dinamina highlights that a heated debate arose in parliament recently over revelations that former President Wickremesinghe had spent over Rs. 1 billion on private overseas trips during his tenure.
“I was not in hiding after warrants were issued” – Deshabandu tells the committee
Lankadeepa, Ada, Mawbima, Dinamina The special inquiry committee appointed to investigate the alleged misconduct and abuse of authority by suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon was held on June 23. The IGP provided testimony during the session, which lasted for approximately 11 hours. During the proceedings, IGP Tennakoon stated that he had verbally instructed relevant authorities at Police Headquarters to arrest individuals listed in a phone records database connected to Operation Justice, which had targeted those maintaining contact with underworld figure Nadun Chinthaka, also known as Harak Kata. The investigation into Tennakoon’s conduct follows allegations of serious misuse of official powers and irregular actions carried out during his tenure. Additionally, when questioned about his whereabouts, Tennakoon stated that he was not evading arrest or hiding and that he was simply at his house in Giriulla. He added that the CID did not search for him in the correct locations. He stated further that he used candlelight as the power supply to his residence had been disconnected. |
The price of medicines in private pharmacies to be regulated soon
Ada, Aruna Deputy Minister of Health Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni, speaking at a recent awareness workshop on the local procurement of medical supplies, stated that the current government is in the process of formulating a price control mechanism for medicines in the private sector, as there is no such regulation in place at present. He further noted that once implemented, the new system would also streamline the regional procurement process, making it more efficient.
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“If the war continues crude oil will be brought from the African zone” – Chair of CEYPETCO
Aruna
Chair of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO) Janaka Rajakaruna stated that the government has initiated steps to obtain fuel and refined oil samples from the African region, as a contingency measure in the event the ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt global oil supply chains. He emphasised that this move is part of proactive efforts at the state level to explore alternative sources for fuel imports. Rajakaruna added that there is minimal likelihood of a significant increase in fuel prices next month, and that fuel prices are expected to remain largely stable under current conditions. He further assured that fuel stocks required for the next two months have already been ordered without any issues, and that crude oil orders have been placed until the end of this year, ensuring uninterrupted supply.
COMMON PRIORITIES: SINHALA & TAMIL PRESS |
Photo credits: Diplomatic Watch
May the flames of war be extinguished by the ceasefire…! We attacked because we were attacked – Iran; Iran violated the ceasefire, so we also attacked – Israel; “Israel will not be attacking Iran, the planes will return in a friendly manner” – Trump
Lankadeepa, Divaina, Ada, Mawbima, Dinamina, Aruna, Virakesari, Thinakkural, Thinakaran, Thamilan
Foreign media report that tensions between Iran and Israel flared again less than an hour after the ceasefire agreement was concluded, with Iran launching an attack on Israel, prompting an immediate retaliation. Iran claimed its strike was in response to an earlier Israeli attack, while Israel maintained its response was due to Iran violating the newly established ceasefire. President of the U.S. Donald Trump stated that both nations had breached the ceasefire agreement, and called on Israel to withdraw its aircraft. Despite the renewed hostilities, both countries have since agreed to a temporary ceasefire, effectively pausing the 12-day-long escalation of violence in the Middle East. The truce proposal was reportedly initiated by President Trump amid continued exchanges of fire upto the final hours.
NPP establishes power in 200 local government bodies
Divaina, Mawbima, Dinamina, Aruna, Thinakkural
With the NPP gaining control of the Balangoda Municipal Council and the Thanamalwila Pradeshiya Sabha yesterday (24th), the party has now successfully established authority in a total of 200 local government institutions across the country. Out of these, the NPP has directly secured majority control in 151 institutions. In addition, the party has formed administrations in 49 other bodies where no political party had a clear majority, bringing the total to 200. Accordingly, in the recently held local government elections, the NPP won control of eight institutions, while the SJB secured six, the ITAK won four and the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) gained control of one. Out of the 178 councils where no single party or alliance had a majority, the NPP has now taken control of 49, highlighting its growing influence at the grassroots level. So far, the SJB has secured control of 27 institutions in total. The SLPP, the Lanka Labour Congress and the SLMC have each gained control of three institutions, while the SLPP has secured one more council independently. Additionally, a number of independent groups and smaller parties have managed to take control of 12 local government bodies. The UNP, once a dominant political force, has failed to win control of any local government body in this round of elections.
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Common priorities: Additional stories
1. UN commends Sri Lanka’s intervention to protect human rights – Dinamina, Thinakkural, Thamilan
2. Complaints pour in against Jayewardenepura doctor accused of corruption: 92 already received; 200 in line; death threats to complainants too – CIABOC informs the court | Doctor remanded further – Lankadeepa, Divaina, Ada, Mawbima, Dinamina, Aruna, Thinakaran
3. Air travel at Katunayake returns to normal – Ada, Aruna, Virakesari, Thamilan
4. The Qatari air space which was closed due to the war reopened – Lankadeepa, Divaina, Ada, Dinamina, Aruna, Thinakaran
5. 17 Sri Lankans return to the country from Israel today – Dinamina, Thinakaran
6. 22 students of the Oluvil university suspended over ragging incident – Ada, Mawbima, Thinakaran
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