UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the Report of OHCHR on the Human Rights Situation in Sri Lanka

UN Report Puts Sri Lanka’s Accountability Pledges to the Test - LNW Lanka News Web

By: Staff WriterSeptember 09, Colombo (LNW): The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, yesterday (8) presented a critical report on Sri Lanka to the 60th session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, renewing international calls for accountability and justice over alleged human rights violations and breaches of international humanitarian law.The report urged Colombo to establish a dedicated judicial mechanis…

Foreign Minister Herath assures UNHRC, defends reforms, sovereignty in Geneva

Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath yesterday assured the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) that the Government is committed to reconciliation, human rights, and democratic reforms through ..

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the Report of OHCHR on the Human Rights Situation in Sri Lanka

UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the Report of OHCHR on the Human Rights Situation in Sri Lanka. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.

Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister to address Human Rights Council

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath will address the 60th Session of the Human Rights Council, following the presentation of the report of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on the human rights situation in Sri Lanka. His statement will be in line with Sri Lanka’s “continued constructive engagement with the Council”, the ministry said in a statement. This will be followed by an interactive dialogue, during…