Opposition MP Sujeewa Semasinghe has written to Sri Lanka’s ambassadors and several international organisations, raising concerns over what he described as threats to democratic governance and the rule of law in the country.
In letters dated Jan. 22, 2026, Semasinghe addressed Sri Lanka’s high commissioners and ambassadors, as well as the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, the Commonwealth, the Asian Development Bank and other international bodies.
He raised concerns over the prolonged vacancy in the post of Auditor General, claiming the failure to appoint a permanent or acting Auditor General undermines parliamentary financial oversight and weakens corruption controls.
Semasinghe also alleged political interference involving Sri Lanka’s Attorney General, claiming there were attempts to undermine the independence of the Attorney General’s Department and the judiciary.
He urged the international community to raise the issues with Sri Lankan authorities and emphasised the need to uphold constitutional checks and balances.
Copies of the letters were also sent to the Chief Justice and the Attorney General for information. (Newswire)
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