The evidence is clear: there is significant disproportionality in the use of stop-and-search powers against #Tamils, driven by assumptions, bribes, stereotypes, and racial bias. This raises a crucial question: What guidelines are in place to protect Tamils from being unfairly targeted by these discriminatory practices?

The case of @DrRamArchchuna exemplifies the seriousness of this issue. On Jan 22nd, the police misreported his name. Despite the court hearing being postponed to February 3rd, Dr. Ramanathan was re-arrested on Jan 29th and produced under his correct name. However, the police still failed to accurately identify an elected Member of Parliament. This incident raises serious concerns about the fairness, integrity, and effectiveness of law enforcement in Sri Lanka.

Despite these ongoing abuses, @HRCSriLanka and civil society organizations in Colombo have remained #silent, failing to address this injustice or take action against those responsible. It is high time for the #SLHC and civil society organisations to end their silence and speak out against the #systemic #injustice faced by Tamils.
@USAmbSL @FCDOHumanRights @AndrewPtkFCDO @DavidLammy @CatherineWest1 @ImShritharan @GGPonnambalam @AruSivananthan @itjpsl @bfonseka @Tamils_Action @TamilGuardian @Uma_Kumaran 
#JusticeForTamils #EndRacialProfiling #SriLanka #PoliceReform #HumanRights #Accountability
#Tamils