What does the UN Human Rights Council Resolution on Sri Lanka signify?
- The resolution extends OHCHR’s mandate in Sri Lanka for one year.
- There were calls for a two-year renewal by local and international organizations.
- It highlights the importance of ongoing international scrutiny of human rights concerns in Sri Lanka.
Insights from Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for South Asia
Babu Ram Pant welcomes the extension of the mandate but expresses disappointment at its one-year duration.
He emphasizes the need for the new Sri Lankan government to engage with the UN Human Rights Council and OHCHR’s Sri Lanka Accountability Project.
What is the importance of the UN HRC’s Resolution?
It calls for meaningful progress on truth, justice, and reparations in Sri Lanka.
It urges full cooperation from Sri Lanka with UN human rights mechanisms and the Accountability Project.
About the Sri Lanka Accountability Project
- Established in 2021, it aims to collect, analyze, and preserve information on human rights violations.
- The mandate was extended in 2022 to continue efforts for accountability in Sri Lanka.
Summary:
The UN Human Rights Council’s resolution underscores the continued need for international scrutiny on human rights concerns in Sri Lanka, calling for meaningful progress and full cooperation from the Sri Lankan government with accountability efforts.
Source: www.amnesty.org