Death-row inmates on hunger strike

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In the wake of the release of former MP Duminda Silva under a presidential pardon, several inmates of the Mahara and Welikada Prisons who have been sentenced to death have commenced a hunger strike from this afternoon.

Prisons spokesman Chandana Ekanayake said that the inmates are requesting that the death sentence be commuted to life imprisonment.

He said that discussion is underway with the Justice Ministry that the death penalty to be commuted to life imprisonment, a few years after it is imposed.

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Ralaharamy Thursday, 24 June 2021 05:30 PM

They too want One Nation One Rule implemented.

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Nazrulla Thursday, 24 June 2021 05:37 PM

Why life imprisonment ? They should have actually asked for release.

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Anthony . R Thursday, 24 June 2021 05:54 PM

They have to be Politicians, to be qualified for Presidential pardon ?

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bandara Thursday, 24 June 2021 11:25 PM

or spend billions on elections

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Naresh Suthan Thursday, 24 June 2021 08:49 PM

Sorry chaps, you have no friends in high society. Do you now Nadansena. He will help.

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Tabitha Thursday, 24 June 2021 09:18 PM

Money talks!

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N SENA Thursday, 24 June 2021 11:47 PM

PLEASE REMOVE DEATH SENTENCE FROM THE STATUTE. THAT WAY THERE WILL BE ONE LAW APPLICABLE TO ALL

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