Navi Pillay reiterates the need for an independent international investigation

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay, who is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka in August, reiterated her call for an international investigation on Sri Lanka’s alleged humanitarian law violations.

Responding to questions on the BBC’s World Have Your Say radio programme, Pillay outlined the need to have an international investigation into what happened during the last days of the war and to ensure that the rights of the victims to the truth and the right of victims for reparation is ensured.

Commenting on her upcoming visit to Sri Lanka, Pillay said that she wanted to see the alleged post what developments in Sri Lanka for herself and also hoped to meet all concerned parties.

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