Category: Politics
Supreme Court adjourned till 5:00pm as nation awaits decision on interim relief
November 13, 2018 (LBO) –
We will form a broader and fresh alliance to save Sri Lanka: Ranil
Nov 12, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s ousted Premier Ranil Wickremesinghe says that the political parties of United National Front are expecting to form a new political alliance. Releasing a special statement Wickremesinghe said they are currently discussing about building a broader people’s organization to save the country from the current situation.Wickremesinghe criticized the President […]
Petitions against dissolution of Parliament: Supreme Court adjourns till tomorrow
Nov 12, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court adjourned till the next day as the Attorney General asked time for his submission for the Fundamental Rights petitions filed by several parties challenging the dissolution of Parliament. Supreme Court three-judge-bench comprising Chief Justice Nalin Perera, Justice Priyantha Jayawardena and Justice Prasanna S Jayawardena fixed the […]
Sri Lanka Foreign Minister briefs Colombo based diplomats
Nov 12, 2018 (LBO) – Foreign Minister Dr.Sarath Amunugama briefed foreign diplomats based in Colombo at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs this morning.According to the Foreign Ministry, the Minister has clarified the chain of events that compelled President Maithripala Sirisena to arrive at the decision to dissolve Parliament.He has emphasized the constitutionality of the steps taken […]
Sri Lanka Presidents explains reasons for dissolving parliament
Nov 12, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s president Maithripala Sirisena said the main reason to dissolve Parliament last Friday night was claims of parliamentarians being bought over. In an address to the nation late Sunday night President Sirisena said, all of you will acknowledge what a tragical situation in politics when the value of the Members […]
Karu calls upon public servants to refuse illegal orders no matter from whom
Nov 11, 2018 (LBO) – Karu Jayasuriya on Sunday called upon all public servants to refuse to execute any illegal orders they may receive, no matter from whom. “I urge all public servants who have sworn an oath to defend the Constitution to revisit that oath,” Jayasuriya said. “Our foremost duty is to the Constitution. […]
Constitutional Crisis – Samantha Power says targeted sanctions should be on the table
November 10, 2018 (LBO) – Former United States Ambassador to the United Nations and human rights expert Samantha Power has taken an aggressive stance with regards to Sri Lanka’s constitutional crisis. Making several tweets on this issue, Samantha Power has advocated for targeted sanctions on Sri Lanka if constitutional democracy is not upheld. After the […]
Sri Lanka President dissolves Parliament
Nov 09, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena has signed the proclamation to dissolve the Parliament from Friday midnight.According to the relevant Gazette, the fifth day of January 2019 has been fixed as the date for the election of the Members of Parliament. The leader of Pivithuru Hela Urumaya Udaya Gammanpila earlier in […]
EU warns Sri Lanka constitution crisis could damage reputation and deter investors
Nov 09, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s prevailing political crisis could further delay and damage the island’s international reputation and deter investors, a statement said.“Respect by all stakeholders for the provisions of the constitution will be important to maintain the confidence of the Sri Lankan people in democratic governance and the rule of law, the […]
Sri Lanka President appoints more ministers and state ministers
Nov 09, 2018 (LBO) – Two new Cabinet Ministers and five new State Ministers were sworn in before President Maithripala Sirisena at the President’s official residence, Wednesday. The appointments are as follows: Bandula Gunawardena – Sworn in as International Trade and Investment Promotions Minister Susil Premajayantha – Sworn in as Public Administration, Home Affairs and Justice […]
‘s constitutional crisis
November 8, 2018 (LBO) – UPFA heavyweight Kumara Welgama’s patriotic statements reported by AFP have come as breath of fresh air in an environment where antidemocratic rhetoric has seemed to spin out of control in Sri Lanka’s constitutional crisis. In an AFP report Kumara Welgama has been quoted as saying: “Our country is going down […]
Sri Lanka Public Services Trade Union asks Speaker to act on parliamentary majority
Nov 09, 2018 (LBO) – The Public Services National Trade Union Federation called on Speaker Karu Jayasuriya to go along with the 116 legislators who wanted him to take up the question of resolving the crippling political crisis. The full statement follows: