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UN official says torture continues in Lanka
The UN Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment Juan E. Mendez on Saturday said that torture still continues in Sri Lanka.
Speaking to reporters after concluding his visit to Sri Lanka, Mendez however said that the number of torture-related incidents have reduced when compared to the peak of the war.
Mendez and the UN Special Rapporteur on the independence of the justice system Monica Pinto conducted a joint visit to Sri Lanka from April 29 to May 7 to assess recent developments and identify challenges related to the use of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, and to the independence of the justice system.
"Sri Lanka is at a crucial moment in its history and we hope that our recommendations will contribute to setting out a path for the future that will be fully aligned with the international human rights obligations of the country," the Special Rapporteurs added.
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