UNHRC urged to probe Sri Lanka `war crimes`

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 20, 2013, 13:28

Human Rights Watch Wednesday urged the UN Human Rights Council to launch "an independent, international investigation into war crimes" committed in the final months of the Sri Lankan conflict.

CTA welcomes UNHRC statement on Tibetans

Last Updated: Sunday, November 4, 2012, 08:58

Central Tibetan Administration has welcomed the statement by UN chief for human rights, Navi Pillay, urging China to address the issues related to Tibetans.

Rajapaksa thanks China for standing by SL at UNHRC

Last Updated: Monday, September 17, 2012, 22:45

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa thanked China for standing by Colombo at the last UNHRC sessions, pledging support for Beijing`s candidature.

Maldives: UNHRC urges rights violation probe

Last Updated: Saturday, July 28, 2012, 20:31

The UNHRC has asked Maldives to consider setting up a commission to investigate all human rights violations that occurred prior to 2008.

Sri Lanka committed to implement LLRC recommendati

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 20, 2012, 18:01

In earlier UNHRC sessions, Sri Lanka was urged for expeditious implementation of the recommendations of the LLRC to reconcile with Tamil minority.

India`s vote against Lanka not let down: Chandrika

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 10, 2012, 18:10

Former Sri Lankan president Chandrika Kumaratunga does not share the view that India`s vote against Sri Lanka at the UN Human Rights Council.

No anger, hostility in ties with India: Sri Lanka

Last Updated: Thursday, April 5, 2012, 14:28

Indo-Sri Lanka ties remain good despite India backing a resolution moved by the US at the UNHRC against Colombo, Foreign Minister G L Peiris has said.