Sri Lanka continues to maintain Tier 2 status in the 2026 TIP report

Sri Lanka has secured Tier 2 status in the United States Department of State’s 2026 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report for the fifth consecutive year, reflecting the continued efforts of the government of Sri Lanka to strengthen the national response to Trafficking in Persons. The text of the Defence Ministry statement: “This recognition reflects ongoing […]

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