Grateful To Govt. Of Sri Lanka, But Wish To Stress My Immediate Concern For The Protection Of The People I Met – Navi Pillay
September 7, 2013
“I am grateful to the Government of Sri Lanka for facilitating my recent comprehensive visit, which allowed me to assess the progress being made towards reconstruction, reconciliation and accountability in the aftermath of the war – as well as the broader human rights situation, including religious intolerance, governance and the rule of law. I will be reporting on my observations later in the session, but wish to stress my immediate concern for the protection of human rights defenders, journalists and communities I met during my visit from any reprisal, intimidation or attack.” the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay said in her statement to the 24th Session of the Human Rights Council.
Civil Society Section
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
Human Rights Council 24th Session
Opening Statement by Ms. Navi Pillay
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
Geneva, 9 September 2013
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Pope Calls On World Leaders To Abandon Military Options In Syria
September 7, 2013
Pope Francis called on world leaders attending the G20 summit in Russia to seek peace in Syria through diplomatic means and to lay aside the “futile pursuit” of a military solution.
“To the leaders present, to each and every one, I make a heartfelt appeal for them to help find ways to overcome the conflicting positions and to lay aside the futile pursuit of a military solution,” Francis wrote.
The letter follows an announcement earlier this week that the Vatican will host a vigil for peace in Syria in St. Peter’s Square on Saturday.
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