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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.
Sri Lanka has consistently rejected UN request to cooperate for international rights probe
The challenges arising from a shortage of staff in effectively addressing these complaints was also raised.
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