A domestic investigation into Sri Lanka’s war crimes and crimes against humanity would not be acceptable to the Tamil people, a Vadamaradchi Christian group has said.
“We have suffered many bitter betrayals,” Vadamaradchi Christian Union said in a statement. “Therefore we cannot accept the domestic investigation put forward by the United States and Sri Lanka.”
“Only an international investigation can uncover and bring justice for the war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Sri Lanka.”
“So an international investigation is essential. We appreciate the resolution passed by the Northern Provincial Council emphasising this fact.”
The union also emphasised the importance of reaching an autonomous political solution for the Tamil people and called for more direct participation by the Tamil people in the process.