Sri Lanka: indigenous leader physically attacked after criticising sand mining project
Event- Country
- Sri Lanka
- Initial Date
- Feb 14, 2020
- Event Description
Rathugala indigenous Vedda community leader was physically attacked after criticizing sand mining in the local area allegedly by the people engaged in sand mining.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Male
- Violation
- Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Indigenous peoples' rights defender
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Extractive industries
- Event Location
- Summary for Publications
On 14 February 2020, a Rathugala indigenous Vedda community leader was physically attacked after criticising sand mining operation in the local area allegedly by the people engaged in the mining activity in Monaragala, Sri Lanka.