Speaking at the UN Human Rights Council's 33rd session in Geneva on Wednesday, the UK mission highlighted the lack of progress on key issues in Sri Lanka and reiterated the UK's support for the full implementation of the resolution adopted by the Council one year ago.
"Welcome Sri Lanka’s continued progress on implementing resolution 30/1, most recently through the law to establish an Office of Missing Persons. This is a significant step towards reconciliation."
"However, much remains to be done including: repealing the Prevention of Terrorism Act; releasing more civilian land occupied by the military; delivering on the commitment to devolve political authority through constitutional reform; and putting in place credible transitional justice mechanisms."
"We remain committed to the full implementation of resolution 30/1 and stand ready to help the Sri Lankan government with this."
See full statement here.
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