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Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka has arrested tens of thousands in drug raids criticized by UN human rights body

Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka has arrested tens of thousands in drug raids criticized by UN human rights body

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lankan authorities have arrested tens of thousands of people in a monthlong crackdown on drugs, and vowed to continue despite U.N. criticism of possible human rights violations during the “heavy-handed” operation. (AP, 19.01.2024)

https://apnews.com/article/sri-lanka-drug-raids-human-rights-4a2c267c246e89fe919335d927f68887