Wednesday, 08 February 2012
Activists stressed the need for a resolution initiating an independent international investigation at the 19th Session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) into allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Sri Lanka.
EU representatives deemed the activists’ demand both reasonable and timely. They promised to initiate discussion at the EU parliament to pass a resolution supporting calls for an independent international investigation. In addition, they assured that most EU states will fully support a resolution that favours accountability for international crimes, at the UNHRC.
During further discussions it was noted that a final political solution to the Eelam Tamil nation’s struggle for independence should be based on the result of a UN sponsored referendum.
Activists were further heartened by the fact that high level diplomats and MEPs met with a team that is proudly carrying the Tamil Eelam national flag during the entirety of the walk, putting to rest various misleading claims that Tamils must shun their national symbols in order to build diplomatic relationships.
Encouraged by the words of support, activists are continuing their walk in earnest while braving subzero weather conditions.
