Sri Lanka’s new government presented its plan for a new constitution aimed at devolving power and preventing the sort of ethnic tensions that led to a long and bitter civil war that ended in 2009.
- The move comes as reformist President Maithripala Sirisena‘s administration takes some steps to promote post-conflict reconciliation and address alleged war crimes committed during the 26-year conflict between government troops and Tamil Tiger rebels.
Features of New constitution:
- Government intends to strengthen democratic rights, promote national reconciliation and establish a political culture that respects the rule of law.
- The new constitution will also guarantee fundamental rights and freedoms that assure human dignity and promote responsible and accountable government.
Keys Sri Lanka:
- Capitals – Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Colombo
- Currency – Sri Lankan rupee
- PM – Ranil Wickremesinghe
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