The resolution will constitute a serious breach of international law: Sri Lanka’s UN envoy
The top United Nations rights body has approved an international war crimes inquiry into alleged crimes committed by both sides during Sri Lanka's...
Cameron welcomes UNHRC resolution
David Cameron hailed a “victory for the people of Sri Lanka” on Thursday when the United Nations launched an inquiry into atrocities carried...
Tamil Civil Society Forum concerned at limitations of resolution
The Tamil Civil Society Forum (TCSF) has expressed concern that the resolution passed at the UN Human Rights Council today has a limited mandate...
Australia opposes UN resolution to conduct war crimes inquiry in Sri Lanka
Australia has voiced its opposition to an international investigation into alleged war crimes in Sri Lanka saying it is not convinced that the UN...
President tells AFP, Sri Lanka rejects UN rights probe
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse rejected Thursday's UN Human Rights Council resolution ordering a war crimes probe, telling AFP that he would instead press...
India: resolution intrusive, calls for national mechanism
Responding to questions regarding India’s abstention from the resolution tabled at the United Nations Human Rights Council today, an Indian spokesman reiterated, for the...
‘Justice and accountability cannot wait’ says US Secretary of State Kerry
Commenting on the UN Human Rights Council’s decision to set up an investigation into human rights violations in Sri Lanka, US Secretary of...
UN Investigation’ by OHCHR to Promote reconciliation, accountability, and human rights in Sri Lanka
The United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva passed the Resolution on “Promoting Reconciliation and Accountability in Sri Lanka”, with 23 of 47 states...