UK prepared to offer technical expertise to probe Sri Lanka mass grave

10 Jul, 2025

The United Kingdom is prepared to offer technical assistance to investigate the Chemmani mass grave, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy said.

David Lammy said the British Government had raised concerns over the mass grave with the Sri Lankan Government.

Responding to a question raised by UK MP Uma Kumaran before the UK Foreign Affairs Committee, David Lammy said that he has very grave concerns regarding the mass grave.

He said the concerns were raised with the Sri Lankan Government in June.

Over 35 human bones have been discovered at the Chemmani mass grave so far.

Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara had told Parliament last month that investigations are ongoing over some mass graves in the North.

However, he said there are no complaints regarding some graves and no basis for an investigation to be carried out.

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