Sri Lanka Retains Tier 2 Ranking in 2026 U.S. Human Trafficking Report

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COLOMBO (News 1st) - Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence says the country’s continued Tier 2 ranking in the United States Department of State’s 2026 Trafficking in Persons Report reflects the government’s ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking. In a statement issued today, the Ministry said this marks the fifth consecutive year Sri Lanka has retained its Tier 2 status.