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UN rights boss remains concerned about the continued lack of accountability for past human rights violations - report
“There is no place in Sri Lanka to appeal this,” he added.
Critics have said the Thero has been used to create a rift between the Sinhalese and Muslims for political reasons.
The need for international aid in bringing justice for the victims was also to be addressed, the statement said.
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