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Sri Lanka is facing international probe into its past human rights conduct
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The UN has passed repeated resolutions to investigate past rights violations in Sri Lanka
“The president also advised that land also be provided to them if they have an issue pertaining to land.”
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“We’re a government that respects fundamental rights. Do not have any doubt about that."
"The incumbent government of Sri Lanka has failed to mete out justice to the victims," he said.
Ethnic and religious minorities live in anxiety, the MP further claimed.
The ban was eventually lifted in early 2021 but burials were strictly limited to a site in Ottamavadi.
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“An immediate moratorium on the use of the PTA is required until the necessary amendments can be made.”
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“There is no place in Sri Lanka to appeal this,” he added.
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The need for international aid in bringing justice for the victims was also to be addressed, the statement said.
"We are confident that we will have the GSP plus for a while. But it does not mean that we should take it lightly."
"Sri Lanka has undertaken substantial steps with a view to accountability, restorative justice and reconciliation."
The latest report has also recommended the immediate investigation of the findings of the Paranagama Commission.
“It is the stink of a festering group of society that is emanating from this attack,” the minister said.
“It’s still early. We have made videos on various issues. It’s hard to say at this point who might be behind it."
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