U.N. calls on Sri Lanka to begin credible inquiry into alleged war crimes and ongoing abuses

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Broadcast: 27/09/2013

Reporter: Michael Edwards

The united nations has called on the Sri Lankan government to institute a 'credible' national inquiry into human rights violations, including alleged war crimes during the civil war, or risk a U.N.-mandated investigation.

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EMMA ALBERICI, PRESENTER: The United Nations this week called on the Sri Lankan government to institute a 'credible' national inquiry into alleged war crimes against the minority Tamil community, or risk a UN mandated investigation.

Four years after the end of the country's civil war, Tamils still complain of widespread intimidation and violence. 

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