'US aware & supportive of UN investigation into alleged HR violations in Sri Lanka'
by D. B.S. Jeyaraj
briefing
Philip J.Crowley Asst.Secy-Bureau of Public Affairs:Press Relations at US State dept answers question on Sri Lanka at Dec15th press briefing
supportive
Asked about UN investigation into alleged human rights violations in Sri Lanka,Crowley says that the US is aware of it and is supportive
report
Crowley says -"We certainly are aware of the UN investigation. We’ve been fully supportive of that. I think a report has been submitted"
importance
Crowley says"We continue to stress to Government of Sri Lanka the importance of ending human rights abuses including media intimidation"
accountable
Crowley says US wants Lanka to investigate & hold accountable those who were responsible for past human rights abuses
meaningful
US also wants Lanka to pursue meaningful steps towards dialogue and cooperation with Tamil and other minority communities, says Crowley
return
Crowley says that Blake on recent visit continued to"encourage Sir Lanka in terms of the return of displaced persons back to their homes"
~ tweet bundle from the twitter pages by D.B.S. Jeyaraj ~
