The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) met with the British Deputy High Commissioner Laura Davies on Thursday, calling on Britain to ensure the safety of witnesses who testify before the United Nations investigation into mass atrocities on the island.
Meeting in Batticaloa, the TNA discussed the upcoming United Nations investigation, calling for witness safety to be ensured.
Also discussed was the political environment across the Tamil homeland, particularly in the East, and other human rights issues related to the UN investigation, reports Colombo Gazette.
The British Deputy High Commissioner met with Sri Lankan government officials in the Eastern province separately.
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