Sri Lanka has formally handed over the Batalanda Commission Report to the country’s Attorney General, marking a significant development in efforts to address alleged human rights abuses committed during a turbulent chapter of the island nation’s history.
The report stems from a Presidential Commission of Inquiry tasked with investigating serious claims of extrajudicial detentions and human rights violations that allegedly occurred at the Batalanda Detention Centre in the late 1980s and early 1990s—a period marked by political unrest and insurgency.
Officials say the Attorney General’s Department is expected to initiate further legal proceedings or undertake a detailed review based on the report’s recommendations.
The move is seen as part of broader efforts by Sri Lanka to address past abuses and reinforce accountability. Further updates are expected as the Attorney General assesses the report’s findings.
