[Sunday Politics]

Council battle over ‘hybrid’ vs ‘credible domestic’ probe :

Lanka close to consensus in Geneva

The outcome of the early stages of the 30th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, can only be construed as a pyrrhic victory for Sri Lanka after its diplomatic cadre had waged an arduous battle at the Council over the past five years.

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[Behind Closed Doors]

A jumbo chase, advice on advisers, and a rugby damsel

The Hoover province politico of appachchi mala fame, who recently entered the House on the Oya through its rear entrance, went to Kebiliththa last week to hold a special pooja, probably to thank his Gods for the ‘backdoor’ ministerial appointment.

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cat’S eye

VVIPs go a-visiting and a judgement is passed on us

Cats usually spit venom and human felines make catty remarks. This Sunday this cat is sitting pretty and purring as she has a couple of bouquets to hand out. She listened to the address by Minister of External Affairs, Mangala Samaraweera at the UN Office in Geneva at the sittings of the UNHRC last week. She was proud of what he said and how he said what had to be said.

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