United Kingdom stand on UNHCR Resolution October 2022 FCDO – UK- notes The UK has supported efforts to promote peace and reconciliation in Sri Lanka, including at the UNHRC for many years. This new resolution acknowledges the challenging economic situation in Sri Lanka, and the progress made in addressing this …
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Death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
WFSLM Condolence Letter to His Majesty King Charles III
WFSLM condolence message on the demise of Queen Elizabeth
WFSLM condolence message on the demise of Queen Elizabeth We are deeply saddened by and devastated by the death of Our queen, queen Elizabeth at the age of 96 this afternoon. Our condolences expressed on behalf of WFSLM . Passing way of Cherished Queen,- The queen was kept in affection …
Read More »SRILANKA ECONOMY UPDATE
Sri Lanka’s problems are an alarm call for emerging markets. Rising rates and lower growth could lead to a wave of sovereign defaults. People wait to buy gas tanks in Colombo. With interest rates rising, investors can no longer risk as much in emerging markets, while states cannot afford to …
Read More »The Highlights of 74th Independence Day Celebration of Sri Lankans in UK. Organised by COSMOS UK in Association with Al Furqan Luton
The event was well attended by over 250 people in Chiltern Academy in Luton with all communities of Sri Lankan gracing this special occasion. The Chief guest was H E Saroja Siresena and Mayor of Luton along with Religious Dignatries, Councillors, Sri Lanka High Commission Officers, Luton Police Chief & …
Read More »Distribute dry rations to flood affected Srilankan, starting in puttalam District in Srilanka
URGENT APPEAL – Several regions of Sri Lanka have been affected by massive floods and landslides. This has left many families without food. LAILA UMMA DEEN FOUNDATION (LUDF) intends to give dry ration packs to effected families, worth Rupees 5000. Sri Lankan expatriates wishing to make donations are kindly requested …
Read More »SRI LANKAN MUSLIMS CONDEMN ATTACK ON SIR DAVID AMESS
Right Honourable Boris Johnson, British Prime Minister, Prime Minister’s Office, No. 10 Downing Street, London Dear Prime Minister, SRI LANKAN MUSLIMS CONDEMN ATTACK ON SIR DAVID AMESS Members of the World Forum of Sri Lankan Muslims, unreservedly condemn the stabbing of Southend West constituency Sir David Amess, without rhyme or …
Read More »Council of Sri Lankan Muslim Organisations (COSMOS) UK Annual General Meeting (AGM) – Sept 2021
COSMOS UK successfully held its 8th AGM on Sunday 19th of September 2021 at Sri Lankan Muslim Cultural Centre (SLMCC), Harrow from 17:00 to 20:00. The AGM was attended and Joined via Zoom by 15 affiliate organisations and their nominated representatives. Past Presidents of COSMOS UK Mr. Mubarak Jainulabdeen and …
Read More »Oral Update on the human rights situation in Sri Lanka
48th session of the Human Rights Council Statement by Michelle Bachelet, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Geneva, 13 September 2021 Distinguished President, Excellencies, I am pleased to update the Human Rights Council on Sri Lanka and the trends and issues identified in my last report. I acknowledge the inputs …
Read More »Statement by Hon. Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka at the 48th Regular Session of the UN Human Rights Council, 14 September 2021, Geneva
Human Rights Council 48th Regular Session Agenda Item 2: Oral update on Sri Lanka by the High Commissioner for Human Rights Statement by Hon. Prof. G.L. Peiris Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka (Geneva, 14 September 2021) Madam President, Let me begin by reiterating our strong and continued cooperation with this Council and the United Nations mandated human …
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