Officials from the UN Counter Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) are due to visit Jaffna during their trip to Sri Lanka, where they will assess the country’s approach in countering terrorism.
According to the Daily Mirror, a press release stated that the delegation will stress the significance of a comprehensive approach to countering terrorism in adherence with the rule of law, including human rights, as requested by the Security Council.
The committee would assess Sri Lanka's implementation of UN Security Council resolution 1373 (2001), to address threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts.
They would also recommend areas for Sri Lanka to receive technical assistance.
"The delegation will emphasize that terrorism will be defeated not only by military and law enforcement measures or judiciary decisions, but will also require constructive dialogue with communities,” the press release said.
Executive Director of CTED, Assistant Secretary-General Jean-Paul Laborde, will head the delegation, which is due to arrive on Tuesday.
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