The passing of a resolution by the UN Human Rights Council, which will see an investigation undertaken by the Office of the High Commissioner Human Rights, has been welcomed by Human Rights Watch.
# The NGO’s South Asia director, Meenakshi Ganguly, commented,
"The UN Human Rights Council has passed the Sri Lanka resolution by a vote of 23 in favor, 12 opposed and 12 abstentions. There will now be an independent investigation into allegations of laws of war violations and other serious abuses by both sides during the conflict in Sri Lanka.”
She went on to add,
"This is a welcome decision, and one that will encourage victims and activists in Sri Lanka who have strived so courageously for accountability and justice. India chose to abstain, but should now encourage Sri Lanka to cooperate with the UN human rights office to put this resolution into motion."
Find full coverage of the UNHRC vote and reactions to the resolution mandating the OHCHR to undertake an inquiry here.