By Neville Ladduwahetty-February 10, 2014,
It is common knowledge that the USA is deploying its resources to canvass yet another resolution against Sri Lanka. The focus of the forthcoming resolution is expected to be on accountability relating to events that occurred during the conflict from January to May of 2009. The two official bodies that have addressed the issue of accountability thus far have been the Panel of Experts appointed by the UN Secretary General and the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) appointed by the President of Sri Lanka. Given below is an evaluation of the implications of the perspectives adopted by each on accountability and its impact on Sri Lanka along with a recommended position Sri Lanka should take in Geneva.