Saturday, November 16, 2013

International showdown brews over calls for full inquiry into Sri Lankan civil war atrocities

By Associated Press, Updated: Saturday, November 16, 10:19 AM

(Manish Swarup/ Associated Press ) - British Prime Minister David Cameron, center, talks with other leaders during a retreat at the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting, in Colombo, Sri Lanka , Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. Sri Lanka remained defiant against unending calls for an independent inquiry into alleged war crimes and abuses during its 27-year civil war - setting the stage for an international showdown as Britain’s leader pledged to press the issue with the United Nations if no progress is made by three months.

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka remained defiant Saturday against calls for an independent inquiry into alleged atrocities committed during its civil war, while Britain’s leader pledged to press the issue with the United Nations if no progress is made by March, setting the stage for an international showdown.

International Showdown Brews Over Calls for Full Inquiry Into Sri Lankan Civil War Atrocities by nelvely