Lawyer and defender of the Muslim community in Sri Lanka Hejaaz Hizbullah, who was arbitrarily detained for almost two years, continues to face judicial harassment. He is due to appear in court on July 14, 2023 for his next hearing. Associations supporting lawyers and human rights organisations, including the FIDH and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, are expressing their concern over potential violations of his rights to due process and fair trial.
?New CCBE Letter in support of #Endangeredlawyers in #SriLanka: The CCBE is concerned over the threats and intimidation against lawyer Priyalal Sirisena and calls on national authorities in #SriLanka to ensure his safety.
?https://t.co/G8eNlFeKcY@EU_in_Sri_Lanka pic.twitter.com/G6eMFs7Bvx— CCBE (@CCBEinfo) June 19, 2023
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https://island.lk/withdraw-case-or-face-the-consequences/
https://www.dailymirror.lk/expose/HR-Attorney-threatened-not-to-mess-with-the-Minister/333-259805
https://asianhrds.forum-asia.org/en/entity/4opa7ygc9pp
??#SriLanka: Human rights organisations, including @OBS_defenders, are urging respect of due process in the trial of lawyer and Muslim community rights activist Hejaaz Hizbullah
?We call for an immediate end to all acts of harassment against him!
?https://t.co/pTmLwfMLiJ pic.twitter.com/mPnl7NZZQy— The Observatory (@OBS_defenders) June 19, 2023
