US-Israel-Iran : Pakistan, China and Russia push for ceasefire
2025-06-23
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has convened an emergency session after the US-led strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, promptingContinue Reading
SL Unit carries out UN rescue mission in Central Africa
2025-06-18
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) says the Sri Aviation Unit Bria, operating under the United Nations mandate in the CentralContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Chairs 18th session of the Conference on Rights of Persons with Disabilities
2025-06-12
Sri Lanka assumed the chairmanship of the 18th session of the Conference of State Parties (COSP) to the Convention onContinue Reading
Sri Lanka reaffirms commitment at UN Peacekeeping Ministerial
2025-05-15
Sri Lanka reaffirmed its commitment to advancing global peace and security through principled and accountable engagement, at the 2025 UNContinue Reading
“Pahalgam attack worst since 26/11,” says India’s Deputy Permananent Representative to the UN
2025-04-30
India strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, describing it as the worst civilian attack sinceContinue Reading
Approval for former Chief Justice to be appointed UN Permanent Representative of SL
2025-03-24
The Committee on High Posts has approved the nomination of former Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya P.C. to be appointed asContinue Reading
“We are facing slow death” Rohingya Refugees in Sri Lanka appeal to UN
2025-03-10
A group of Rohingya Refugees in Sri Lanka have called on the United Nations Office to address their current plight,Continue Reading
113% increase in harmful speech in SL after Parliament Election – UN
2025-02-26
Harmful speech increased by 113% in November 2024, coinciding with the Sri Lankan Parliamentary Election held on 14 November, theContinue Reading
Conference on Disarmament : FM’s full statement
2025-02-26
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has urged that the legitimate expectation of non-nuclear weapons states to have unconditional, non-discriminatoryContinue Reading
10th SLAF contingent departs for UN Peacekeeping Mission in Central Africa
2024-12-09
The 10th Contingent from the Sri Lanka Air Force departed on Friday (06 Dec) to take up duties with theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka elected to the UN Commission on International Trade Law
2024-11-22
Sri Lanka is among thirty-one (31) members elected to the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) by theContinue Reading
UN special committee likens Israeli policy in Gaza to genocide
2024-11-14
A UN special committee has said that Israeli policy and practice in Gaza is “consistent with the characteristics of genocide”.Continue Reading
India’s economic clout should be factored into any UN Security Council expansion
2024-10-24
One of India’s most significant contributions to maintaining peace and security came during the brutal civil war in Sierra LeoneContinue Reading
UN reaffirms commitment to Sri Lanka’s development initiatives
2024-10-23
The United Nations Resident Coordinator (UNRC) for Sri Lanka, Marc-Andre Franche has reaffirmed the UN’s commitment to assist Sri LankaContinue Reading
Highest serving Sri Lankan in UN calls on President & PM
2024-10-15
Kanni Wignaraja, the highest-serving Sri Lankan in the United Nations, has called on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Prime MinisterContinue Reading
New UN resolution on Sri Lanka important to uphold fundamental rights – HRW
2024-10-10
The Human Rights Council’s resolution on Sri Lanka is important for efforts to uphold fundamental rights in the country andContinue Reading
Sri Lanka objects UN Human Rights Council Report
2024-09-10
The government has objected to the Comprehensive Report on Sri Lanka by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights,Continue Reading
Renewed threats to fundamental freedoms in Sri Lanka – New UN report
2024-08-22
A United Nations (UN) Human Rights Office report issued today has identified renewed threats to fundamental freedoms in Sri Lanka.Continue Reading