UN Human Rights Chief to visit North

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein will be visiting the Tamil region of the North, during his visit to Sri Lanka on February 6, reported the Sunday Leader.

Mr Zeid is expected to speak directly to Tamil victims and families affected by the armed conflict.

The Sri Lankan government will be presenting progress made on implementation of the UNHRC resolution co-sponsored by the government last year.

A press conference is expected on February 9, the last day of his visit.

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