The Deputy Spokesman for the Secretary-General of the UN, Farhan Haq, reiterated that Sri Lanka needs to consult broadly, most importantly with victims and their families, in establishing political processes and stressed the need for credible mechanisms for accountability and reconciliation.
“I can say that the new Government in Sri Lanka has passed a constitutional amendment which, if implemented appropriately, brings renewed hope for democracy and the rule of law. In this regard, it is important that the Government consults broadly with all political parties, civil society, and above all victims and their families, to ensure full national support and ownership of these processes,” he said at the UN's daily press briefing in New York.
“The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights remains engaged in discussions with the Sri Lankan authorities on the need for transparent and inclusive processes to develop credible mechanisms for accountability and reconciliation.”
Consult with victims to establish accountability mechanism by September – UN Human Rights Chief (15 June 2015)
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