Canada sanctioned Gotabaya Rajapaksa for human rights violations and demanded accountability regarding Sri Lanka's rule of law.
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Canada sanctioned Gotabaya Rajapaksa for human rights violations and demanded accountability regarding Sri Lanka's rule of law.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Gotabaya Rajapaksa consented to an assurance provided by the Human Rights Committee.Sub-event
Canada imposes sanctions on Rajapaksa over human rights violations in Sri Lanka.1 source
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Sri Lanka
island country in South Asia
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Gotabaya Rajapaksa
President of Sri Lanka from 2019 to 2022
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