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SL’s anti-corruption institutions seen as lacking competency, authority

By Hiran H.Senewiratne in The Islad, Nov 15, 2023The IMF in its latest report on Sri Lanka pointed out that corruption vulnerabilities are exacerbated by weak accountability by institutions, including the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery and Corruption (CIABOC), that have neither the authority nor the competency to fulfil their functions successfully, President’s Counsel Sarath Jayamanne said. “The IMF noted that the current governance arrangements have not established clear standards for permissible official behaviour,…

Sarath Fonseka to run for president again?

by Lahiru Doloswala in The Morning, June 15, 2023Former Presidential candidate and Opposition MP Sarath Fonseka has hinted at the possibility of running for the Presidential Election. Speaking to Media today (14), Fonseka expressed his belief that he possesses the qualities to provide leadership to the country, as he sees a capable person when he looks in the mirror. He went on to criticise President Ranil Wickremesinghe, stating that he does not consider Wickremesinghe to…