The United States, yesterday, expressed disappointment over India’s decision to abstain from voting on the resolution that calling for an international investigation mechanism into Sri Lanka's atrocities.
Responding to questions on India’s stance on the resolution, at a press briefing, the State Department Deputy Spokesperson, Marie Harf, said,
“It is disappointing to us that India abstained from voting on this resolution when they voted yes for the last two years. We have made our disappointment known to Indian officials.”
Find full coverage of the UNHRC vote and reactions to the resolution mandating the OHCHR to undertake an inquiry here.
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