Releasing political prisoners

Promise Stalled

“Releasing all political prisoners and ensure their free socialisation” [Pg 127]

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake pledged to release political prisoners upon the advice of the Attorney General at a public gathering in Vavuniya on November 11th 2024. (Sunday Observer)
At a public meeting in Vavuniya, NPP Minister Hon. Bimal Rathnayake stated that it would take time to release political prisoners as certain procedures need to be followed. (Newschecker)
There is no information publicly available on the progress of the release of political prisoners.