US House of Representatives Resolution Urges GSL, IC And UN To Establish A Mechanism To Look Into War Crimes
By Colombo Telegraph -September 10, 2012
The US House of Representatives urges the Government of Sri Lanka, the international community, and the United Nations to establish an independent international accountability mechanism to look into reports of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and other human rights violations committed by both sides during and after the war in Sri Lanka and to make recommendations regarding accountability.
To read the full text of the six point US House of Representatives Resolution on Sri Lanka .
Suspend the Rules And Agree to the Resolution, H. Res. 177 with
Amendments
(The amendments consist of a new preamble and a substitute text)
112TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 177
Expressing support for internal rebuilding, resettlement, and reconciliation
within Sri Lanka that are necessary to ensure a lasting peace.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 17, 2011
Mr. GRIMM submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Foreign Affairs
RESOLUTION
Expressing support for internal rebuilding, resettlement, and
reconciliation within Sri Lanka that are necessary to
ensure a lasting peace.
Whereas May 19, 2012, marked the three-year anniversary of
the end of the 26-year conflict between the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and the Government of Sri
Lanka;
Whereas the people of Sri Lanka suffered greatly as a result
of this conflict, the impact and aftermath of which has
been felt especially by women, children, and families;
Whereas the Government of Sri Lanka established a Lessons
