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Sri Lanka calls for probe into Gaddafi's death

In a statement released on Sunday, Sri Lankan external affairs minister, demanded a probe into the death of Muammar Gaddafi.

"The government of Sri Lanka is of the opinion that the circumstances surrounding the death require an explanation" the statement read.

Gaddafi and the Sri Lankan state, particularly the Rajapaksa regime, have long enjoyed a close relationship.

See Meeting of minds (Feb 2011)

 

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