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September 6, 2011

The Continuing 'State of Emergency' in Sri Lanka

by Amali Wedagedara, IDSA, India - Since 1971, Sri Lanka has been in a constant state of emergency with the exception of brief intervals. The state has demonstrated a penchant for emergency laws in responding to various kinds of crises such as communal riots, youth riots, even natural disasters and labour strikes.

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