Sri Lanka: UN resolution the first step on rocky path to accountability
United Nations Special Rapporteur Chaloka Beyani, center, listens to a Sri Lankan ethnic Tamil war survivor during his visit to a former battle field in Mullaitivu, Sri Lanka in December. Pic: AP.
By JS Tissainayagam Mar 31, 2014
Sri Lanka adopted the resolution by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) Establishes an International Investigation probe alleged Thursday mechanism to monitor ongoing War crimes of the past As well As Human rights violations in the country. While politicians spoke of the passing of the worldwide resolution in terms of victory and defeat, for those working for justice and accountability in the country it was a day of sober reflection on the work ahead. While the resolution partly fulfils the demand for justice and accountability, its weaknesses could also be a cause for serious setbacks.
By JS Tissainayagam Mar 31, 2014Sri Lanka adopted the resolution by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) Establishes an International Investigation probe alleged Thursday mechanism to monitor ongoing War crimes of the past As well As Human rights violations in the country. While politicians spoke of the passing of the worldwide resolution in terms of victory and defeat, for those working for justice and accountability in the country it was a day of sober reflection on the work ahead. While the resolution partly fulfils the demand for justice and accountability, its weaknesses could also be a cause for serious setbacks.