The UK Minister of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Hugo Swire in a twitter post said the British government remains firmly behind the decision taken by the UNHRC to delay publishing of a report on the UN mandated investigation into Sri Lanka war crimes.
"UK remains firmly behind publishing. Establishing the truth of events in #SriLanka is a key step towards reconciliation," Swire tweeted.
The UNHRC Monday approved a request by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein to delay the report until September 2015.
The British Minister said establishing the truth of events in Sri Lanka is a key step towards reconciliation.
Ishara Sewwandi, the main suspect wanted for the shooting inside the Aluthkade No.05 Magistrate’s Court premises which killed alleged underworld figure ’’Ganemulla Sanjeewa,’’ has been arrested in Nepal.
The Gaza war started on October 7, 2023, following the Hamas attack on a southern Israeli border town. Some 1200 people died, while Hamas took 250 Israelis as hostages.
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On his second death anniversary, we pay our deepest respect and heartfelt tribute to General Lionel Balagalle, an illustrious son of Sri Lanka, a noble soldier, and an exemplary leader whose vision, dedication, and humility have left an indelible mark on the Sri Lanka Army and our nation.
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