Diplomacy wins the day
November 21, 2014 12:05
The unconditional release by Sri Lanka of five fishermen sentenced to
death by a court in that country on charges of drug smuggling is a
welcome development.
Sri Lanka must be commended for taking this large-hearted step.
It is not often that nations set aside their own laws and procedures, as well as domestic political considerations, to make exceptions for nationals of another country; three Sri Lankans convicted in the same case remain on death row. Read more
Sri Lanka must be commended for taking this large-hearted step.
It is not often that nations set aside their own laws and procedures, as well as domestic political considerations, to make exceptions for nationals of another country; three Sri Lankans convicted in the same case remain on death row. Read more