Abbott's stance on Sri Lanka's human rights is craven and irresponsible

Extract’s from an opinion in the Sydney Morning Herald by Ben Doherty, South Asia correspondent: Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott came to Sri Lanka to praise President Mahinda Rajapakse, not to bury him under the weight of human rights abuse allegations that completely dominated this Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. For his fealty, he was rewarded. Sri Lanka has vowed to further help Mr Abbott with his No.1 domestic priority, "stopping the boats" of asylum seekers looking to go to Australia. The countries' existing co-operation has been extended, with Australia giving Sri Lanka...