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EU calls for international participation in accountability process

The European Union (EU) today called on the Sri Lankan Government to ensure international participation in the accountability process related to the war. The EU made the statement at the 32nd session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva today. Roderick Van Schreven, the?Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands said that?Sri Lanka is still at the beginning of a long process. “Much remains to be done to fulfil the commitments it has made at this Council and

29 Jun, 2016

Zeid presents oral update on Sri Lanka to UNHRC

The?United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights?Zeid Ra?ad Al Hussein presented an oral update on Sri Lanka to the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) today. He made the oral update during the 32nd session of the UNHRC in Geneva. In his oral update,?Zeid expressed satisfaction on?the efforts taken by the Government to address reconciliation issues. However he raised concerns over the slow progress on releasing more land held by the military. He also raised concerns over the failure to aboli

29 Jun, 2016

US will push to ensure all Sri Lankans enjoy equal rights

The?United States says it will remain steadfast in its?support of efforts to rebuild the economy, advance good governance, and ensure that all Sri Lankans can enjoy equal rights, equal opportunities and the full benefits of post-conflict development and prosperity, regardless of their ethnicity or origins. The US Ambassador to Sri Lanka,?Atul Keshap said?American relations with Sri Lanka are at an historic high. He says the Government led by President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ra

29 Jun, 2016