This week’s special episode on Sri Lanka brings you an exclusive interview with Basil Fernando, Director for Policy and Programme Development at the Asian Human Rights Commission.
Mr Fernando has just returned from a visit to Sri Lanka, a country in the midst of dramatic changes after the surprise electoral victory of opposition leader Maithripala Sirisena.
Since the ouster of former autocratic President Mahinda Rajapaksa, vast corruption schemes have been uncovered in the former presidential palace. Mr Fernando observed great optimism in Sri Lanka for a return to democratic principles and the rule of law.
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