Sri Lanka Rejects UNHRC Resolution to Extend OHCHR Mandate

Sri Lanka Rejects UN Resolution, Reaffirms Commitment to Domestic Reconciliation • Sri Lanka Brief

Sri Lanka’s Ambassador Defends Sovereignty at UNHRC, Criticizes External Accountability Mechanism. Sri Lanka Brief/ 08 October 2025) Sri Lanka has formally rejected draft resolution HRC.60/L.1/Rev.1 at the 60th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), citing concerns over external interference and reaffirming its commitment to nationally driven reconciliation and human rights initiatives. Delivering the statement on behalf of …

Sri Lanka rejects UNHRC resolution to extend OHCHR mandate

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka has rejected the draft resolution 60/L.1/Rev.1 by the United Nations Human Rights Council, which would extend the mandate of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), its Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. The United Nations Human Rights Council adopted the resolution to extend the mandate of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) on promoting reconciliation, accountability and hum…

Sri Lanka Rejects UNHRC Resolution, Defends National Approach to Human Rights and Reconciliation - LNW Lanka News Web

October 07, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka has formally rejected a resolution adopted by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) during its 60th session in Geneva, voicing strong opposition to what it views as an unwarranted expansion of the Council’s mandate and external interference in domestic matters.Ambassador Himalee Arunatilaka, Sri Lanka’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, delivered the country’s position, firml…