New HR High Commissioner asserts his committment to investigation on Sri Lanka

05/09/2014

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Mr. Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein in his opening statement (to be delivered on next Monday) to the 27th session fo the Human Rights Council has asserted his commitment to the investigation on Sri Lanka mandated by the Council. The statement shows that new High Commissioner will also be a strong advocate of role of civil society and protection of human rights defenders, two areas that former High Commissioner Navi Pillay attached importance.
New HR High Commissioner Asserts His Committment to Investigation on Sri Lanka by Thavam