Victoria Nuland
Spokesperson
Daily Press Briefing
Daily Press Briefing
Washington, DC
February 19, 2013
QUESTION: On Sri Lanka. Have you seen the news reports of indication of killing of 12-year-old son of LTTE leader by the Sri Lankan army?
MS. NULAND: We continue to be deeply concerned by allegations of violations of international humanitarian law and human rights in Sri Lanka. At the end of this conflict, we support a full accounting for all who are engaged in acts of violated international humanitarian law. We also welcome the report by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay, noting the strong concern about the Government of Sri Lanka’s lack of action to address these longstanding issues of reconciliation and accountability. And as you know, we plan to introduce our own resolution on this into the Human Rights Council.
Thank you all very much.
- Concern about Allegations of Violations of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights / UNHCR Report
DEATH OF PRABHAKARAN’S YOUNGEST SON WAS NOT REPORTED DURING MY TIME
February 20, 2013
The alleged killing of LTTE Leader Velupillai
Prabhakaran’s son Balachandran was not reported during my time as the Army Commander, Sarath Fonseka stated.
Fonseka made these comments to the BBC while discussing recent pictures that have surfaced in the media depicting the allegedly executed son of the LTTE leader.
Channel 4 will display another video on the Sri Lankan war to the UNHRC in the coming sessions while it is said to include this issue.
Fonseka went on to say that while the death of Prabhakaran’s eldest son was reported on the battlefield, nothing was reported on his youngest son Balachandran.
The alleged killing of LTTE Leader Velupillai 