People in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Editorial credit: San Luigi / Shutterstock.com

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka experienced improvements in political rights and civil liberties after the 2015 election of President Maithripala Sirisena. However, the Sirisena administration was slow to address the aftermath of a 26-year civil war between government forces and ethnic Tamil rebels, who were defeated in 2009.

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Freedom in the World — Sri Lanka Country Report

Sri Lanka is rated Partly Free in Freedom in the World 2023, Freedom House's annual study of political rights and civil liberties worldwide.

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Freedom on the Net— Sri Lanka Country Report

Sri Lanka is rated Partly Free in Freedom on the Net, Freedom House's comprehensive study of internet freedom around the globe.