Wed 21 August 2019: Sri Lanka’s appointment of a controversial wartime commander to a top military post has caused anger, with diplomats, activists and the UN expressing alarm. Lt. Gen. Shavendra Silva was appointed army commander by President Maithripala Sirisena on Monday.  Silva, who led the 58th Division of the Sri Lankan Army, has been … Continue reading Widespread anger: General accused of war crimes appointed Sri Lanka army chief