Cloud over sections of the military: US
- US Govt. calls for credible investigations into allegations against military personnel to clear their record
- Senior Army officials rejected for US training because of “credible allegations” against them
- US cites State Department Report, UN Panel of Experts findings and additional sources as basis for vetting Lankan troops
- Under Leahy Vetting laws, eligibility criteria for US military training directly linked to accountability: Embassy official
- Says ineligibility is not permanent, can be reversed if credible investigation clears implicated military personnel
- Hopes Lanka will seek Pillay’s expertise to formulate credible investigative mechanism
- Former Army Chief says Army’s 53, 57 Divisions facing issues; likely to resurface until problems are cleared
By Dharisha Bastians-August 23, 2013
