Operation Yukthiya
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38,525 suspects arrested |
Operation Yukthiya (Sinhala: යුක්තිය මෙහෙයුම, lit. 'Operation Justice') is an ongoing anti-drug operation conducted by the Sri Lankan Police following directives from the Ministry of Public Security.[1] Starting from 17 December 2023, the police, the Special Task Force and the Sri Lankan Army carried out islandwide raids with 38,525 suspects being arrested as of 17 January 2024.[2] Authorities have seized hundreds of kilograms of illegal drugs, valued at approximately 4.7 billion Sri Lankan rupees.[2] Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles stated that crime rates across the country fell by 17% within the first month of the operation.[3]
The operation has notably drawn criticism from the United Nations Human Rights Council, the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka, and various other human rights groups,[4][5] who have expressed concerns over the mass arrests and potential human rights violations.[6][7] Tiran Alles has dismissed the criticism and reaffirmed his commitment to the operation.[8]
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References
- ^ "Police commence operation 'Yukthiya' to eradicate drugs and underworld". Daily FT. December 18, 2023. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
- ^ a b "One month into 'Yukthiya', authorities hail it as a success". The Sunday Times. January 21, 2024. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ "Crime rate down 17% due to 'Yukthiya'– Minister Alles". Ceylon Today. January 19, 2024. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ "Pressure mounts on govt. to halt Operation Yukthiya". The Island. January 16, 2024. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ "Sri Lanka: Stop Abusive Anti-Drug Operation and Release Those Arbitrarily Detained". Human Rights Watch. January 15, 2024. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ "UN experts call on Sri Lanka to immediately suspend and review 'Yukthiya' anti-drug operation". Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. January 22, 2024. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ "The 'Yukthiya' Operation – Press Notice No: HRC/P/i/E/08/01/24" (PDF). Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka. January 8, 2024. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
- ^ "Minister Alles says 'Yukthiya' operation will continue". Ceylon Today. January 22, 2024. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
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