India's abstention is a betrayal to Tamils - Bishop of Mannar

India's decision to abstain from voting on the resolution at the UN Human Rights Council last week was a betrayal said the Bishop of Mannar, Rayappu Joseph, reports Uthayan.

Accusing the Indian government of wanting to avoid unearthing their own involvement and complicity in the Sri Lankan government's genocide of the Tamil people, the Bishop called on India to work with the UN to help seek justice for the Tamils.

Find full coverage of the UNHRC vote and reactions to the resolution mandating the OHCHR to undertake an inquiry here.

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