The chairman of the disappearances commission set up by the former president, Mahinda Rajapaksa, has requested a meeting with the new president, Maithripala Sirisena, in order to discuss the future of the commission, reports Colombo Page.
The commission, which was set up on August 15 2003, was extended by Mr Rajapaksa for a six month period, which is due to end on February 15.
The inquiry, which has been severely critiqued by domestic and international NGOs and civil society actors over its lack of independence and witness protection, amongst other aspects, is currently holding public sittings in the North-East.
Mr Maxwell Paranagama, the commission chairman, told the state news agency, Lankapuvath, that the commission is due to make an interim report.
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