Sri Lanka on Tuesday acceded to the 'Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment of Punishment'.
The protocol will become effective on January 4th, 2018.
Sri Lanka's decision to accede the protocol comes amid ongoing reports of torture committed by state security forces.
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