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UN Human Rights Commissioner Has Arrived In Sri Lanka-A Protest March Held Against His Arrival

The United Nations High Commissioner For Human Rights Prince Zeid Raad Al Hussain has arrived in Sri Lanka today(06) for a four day official visit.

During his tour the UN High Commissioner For Human Rights will hold talks with government leaders,ministers , civil society and religious leaders.

As a protest against the arrival of UN Human Rights Commissioner a group of protesters led by leader of Jathika Nidahas Peramuna MP Wimal Weerawansha had staged a protest march towards UN Office in Sri Lanka at Bauddhalaoka Mawatha ,Colombo-07 this morning.

Security had been tightened in front of the UN Office in Colombo due to the protest.

Police Have Arrested Six Youth At "Sri Pada"Rock With Cannabis In Their Possession

The Ginigathhena (In Central Province)Police have today (06)arrested Six youth who came to climb historical "Sri Pada" Rock with a stock of Cannabis in their possession .

The group of detained youth who are in 18-21 year age group have been remanded until 08th of February after being produced before Acting Magistrate in Hatton(In Up Country).

The youth are residents of Nugegoda,Divulapitiya and Demmulla Areas.

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UN High Commissioner For Human Rights To Be Arrived Sri Lanka For A Four Day Official Visit

The United Nations High Commissioner For Human Rights Zeid Raad Al Hussain is due to arrive Sri Lanka today(06) for a four day official visit.

During his visit the High Commissioner For Human Rights will discuss on current challenges and opportunities to strengthening the rule of law and protection of human rights in Sri Lanka with government leaders.He is also due to review the implementation of recommendations made in his report to the UN Human Rights Council.

The High Commissioner For Human Rights who is arriving at the invitation of the government is due to hold discussions with President Maithripala Sirisene ,Prime Minister Ranil Wikramasinghe ,Minister Of Foreign Affairs Mangala Samaraweera ,Other Minsters,Civil Society Leaders ,The victims of human right violations and Religious Leaders.

He is also due to visit Kandy,Trincomalee and Jaffna during the  visit.

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