The Sri Lankan government will not assist the United Nations investigation into alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during Sri Lanka’s ethnic conflict, reports the Daily FT.
A government spokesman Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, speaking at a press conference over the weekend, said that the Sri Lankan government rejected the UN resolution that mandated such an investigation and would not cooperate with any proceedings related to the resolution.
The Ministry of External Affairs will decide on whether or not to give visas to UN officials that intended to visit Sri Lanka for the investigation.
The spokesperson also added that the government would not devolve police powers to the North-East when questioned about a political solution to end ethnic tensions and promote reconciliation.
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A government spokesman Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, speaking at a press conference over the weekend, said that the Sri Lankan government rejected the UN resolution that mandated such an investigation and would not cooperate with any proceedings related to the resolution.
The Ministry of External Affairs will decide on whether or not to give visas to UN officials that intended to visit Sri Lanka for the investigation.
The spokesperson also added that the government would not devolve police powers to the North-East when questioned about a political solution to end ethnic tensions and promote reconciliation.
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