The perpetrators of the killing of journalists in Sri Lanka “need to be brought to justice” said the spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, adding that the United Nations is aware of an ITJP report on-going torture and sexual violence by Sri Lanka’s security forces.
Responding to a question from Inner City Press, Stéphane Dujarric told a press briefing,
“You know, obviously, unsolved cases of harassment and killings of journalists need to be solved and the perpetrators need to be brought to justice”.
Mr Dujarric also confirmed that “I know our human rights colleagues are aware of the reports put forward by the NGOs that you'd mentioned,” referring to a recently released report by the International Truth and Justice Project, detailing ongoing torture in Sri Lanka.
Addressing the press briefing Mr Dujarric said that “the Secretary-General acknowledges the initial steps the Government has taken to strengthen good governance, advance reconciliation and implement the resolution of the Human Rights Council of October 2015”.
“He urges continued progress in these areas and emphasises the need for inclusive consultation processes to address issues of transitional justice,” he added.