Sri Lanka maintains Tier 2 status in US Trafficking in Persons Report for fifth consecutive year
Sri Lanka has retained its Tier 2 ranking in the United States Department of State’s 2026 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report for the fifth consecutive year.
This continued Tier 2 status reflects the ongoing efforts of the Sri Lankan government to enhance its national response to Trafficking in Persons.
The recognition is based on the assessment within the 2026 TIP Report.
Why it scored 5/10: The event is notable national news as it concerns Sri Lanka's international standing and human rights efforts, reported by multiple credible sources, but does not indicate a major policy shift or immediate widespread impact.
Reported by 3 sources
- Sri Lanka retains Tier 2 status in US human trafficking report for 5th consecutive year Newswire · 10d ago
- Sri Lanka continues to maintain Tier 2 status in the 2026 TIP report The Island · 10d ago
- Sri Lanka retains Tier 2 status in US Trafficking in Persons Report for fifth consecutive year Ada Derana · 9d ago