UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon has welcomed the OHCHR report on Sri Lanka released last month, which called for an international inquiry to investigate violations of humanitarian law.
Speaking on the opening day of the 25th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, the Secretary General told the Council,
“As we survey crises and challenges around the world, your work for accountability and an end to impunity is critical.”
He went on to add,
“Conflicts from Syria to South Sudan and the Central African Republic are sad testaments to what can happen when perpetrators feel free to abuse without consequences.”“I welcome the High Commissioner’s report on promoting reconciliation and accountability in Sri Lanka.”
Read his full opening speech here.
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