What human rights abuses has Sri Lanka been accused of?

Sri Lanka has faced accusations of various human rights abuses, particularly in relation to its civil conflict which lasted until 2009. Allegations include extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, torture, and sexual violence against civilians, especially during military operations against the Tamil Tigers. Additionally, there have been concerns about the suppression of free speech, targeting of journalists, and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities. The government has also been criticized for its failure to hold accountable those responsible for these abuses.