Shavendra Silva
Shavendra Silva is a former Sri Lankan General who served as the Commander of the Sri Lankan Army. He has been a controversial figure due to allegations of human rights violations during the Sri Lankan Civil War, particularly concerning war crimes. Recently, he was in the news as the British government imposed sanctions against him, citing his involvement in serious human rights abuses.
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Sri Lanka:
Shavendra Silva is a former General of the Sri Lankan Army.
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Sri Lanka:
Ranil Wickremesinghe was questioned about Shavendra Silva during an Al Jazeera interview.
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Sri Lanka:
Shavendra Silva was an active military officer during the civil war.
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Sri Lanka:
Shavendra Silva is one of the former military leaders against whom the UK government has imposed sanctions.
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Sri Lanka:
The British government has imposed sanctions on General Shavendra Silva.
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Sri Lanka:
Shavendra Silva is mentioned as a former security chief who has faced restrictions from the British government.
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Sri Lanka:
The British government has imposed sanctions on General Shavendra Silva.
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Sri Lanka:
Shavendra Silva is mentioned as a former security chief who has faced restrictions from the British government.
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Sri Lanka:
Shavendra Silva is a retired General and former Army Commander against whom sanctions have been imposed.
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Sri Lanka:
General Shavendra Silva is mentioned as a former army commander.
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