The International Truth & Justice project Sri Lanka says it will only collaborate with the government of Sri Lanka, on investigating evidence of human rights abuses, once a credible and independent mechanism, trusted by the victims, is established.
The government responded to the latest ITJP report, which detailed ongoing cases of torture and sexual violence, by saying it could not investigate any of the cases detailed as the ITJP had not shared information.
"The Sri Lankan government has sufficient information to begin numerous reports of abduction, torutre and sexual violence by its security forces, should it so wish," the ITJP said in a statement released today.
"The ITJP looks forward to colloaborating with the Government of Sri Lanka when it has established a credible independent mechanism that is trusted by the victims to address the long-standing international crimes and violations that have been committed against it own citizens and includes witness protection."
See full statement below:
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