UN Human rights chief calls for international probe on Sri Lanka...!!!

UN rights chief calls for international probe on Sri Lanka



GENEVA, May 26, 2009 (AFP) - UN human rights chief Navi Pillay on Tuesday called for an international investigation into attacks on civilians during the final stages of the civil war in Sri Lanka.

"There are strong reasons to believe that both sides have grossly disregarded the fundamental principle of the inviolability of civilians," Pillay told the UN Human Rights Council as it opened a special session on Sri Lanka.

"An independent and credible international investigation into recent events should be dispatched to ascertain the occurrence, nature and scale of violations of international human rights and international humanitarian law, as well as specific responsibilities," she added.

Pillay reiterated her concern about allegations that Tamil Tiger rebels prevented civilians from fleeing the combat zone in recent weeks and effectively used them as human shields.

She also highlighted reports that the government fired heavy artillery on the densely populated conflict zone, and allegations that the army may have killed rebels who were trying to surrender.

"Establishing the facts is crucial to set the record straight regarding the conduct of all parties in the conflict," Pillay said in her video message.

Her remarks came as mainly Asian and Western countries tabled two draft resolutions for the special session that were largely at odds in their approach to the aftermath of the conflict.

The Asian-backed one, which was also sponsored by Sri Lanka, commended Sri Lanka's government while the mainly Western backed one called on Colombo to investigate alleged abuses and allow free access to displaced people.

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Comments

well, what do you expect from a Tamil lady living in South Africa, other than bias remarks?

Posted By: ANDREW A

Violation is violation. We don't need to compare what others doing in the world. We should bring good justice and governance to our future generation. A good justice will solve corruption, discrimination, ensure the safety and bring the ideal democracy to our country. I might say in real life people are not equal as it said in law.

Posted By: Citizen

Navi P. How about Gaza, Afghanistan and Pakistan? Set an example by talking about the big bullies first.

Posted By: Ashok

Okay. Now war is over. Go ahead with probe in Sri Lanka and punish all those involved in those so called war crimes. Now, the war is going on Afghanistan and Gaza. Will you investigate a war crimes being carried out in present war as well?. I know how you got so called credible information of civilians casualties in recent time.

Posted By: Jay

WHY IS UN BEHIND OUR COUNTRY LIKE THIS, THERE IS SO MUCH WORST THINGS HAPPENING ALL OVER THE WORLD, WHY KEEP ATTACKING SRILANKA.WHY BECAUSE TERRORIST WERE DESTROYED??????

Posted By: Anthony

This is a pointless argument. Srilankan Goverment is trying to ethnic cleansing in ethinic home land

Posted By: chen Rajan

We thought you are in mourning. Your boss has already visited and I see you are trying to be more than your boss.

Posted By: TRUE LANKAN

Any efforts to maintain the peace by a democratically elected state is the most important objective according to the UN Charter. Any thing derives outside of it secondary.May the fair play prevails to strengthen that noble goal!!!

Posted By: Jayantha Pathirana

Ms.Navi Pillay shame on you.Where were you when Iraqi war and,recent inhuman attaccks on Afanistan & Gassa civilians!!!

Posted By: manoj

She should look into human rights abuses in her country south africa where she was born.She first put her house in order before she talks about Sri Lanka.

Posted By: A.Gamage

War is over , Try to biuld a Nation that all Sri Lankans will be proud of, Stop spewing hatred. remember from now on there are only two ethnic groups in SL , Patriots and Tartors Pol Gona AKA Coco Bull

Posted By: Coco Bull

My God, does this woman never give up?? Hey Ms. Pillai, how about digging into your pocket and giving the poor displaced people a little money?

Posted By: Irritated

UK US & France are the countries that pushing this matter. Please don't preach that you all are not practice. It's a shameless indeed. You guys can learn something from GoSL.

Posted By: S.Dilruk

Ms.Pillay, Wy dont you investigate HR Violations done by the Americans in Iraq, Afghanistan and where ever there was oil.

Posted By: Loku Mahathaya

Cheap shot! Well what to expect from someone with such credentials?

Posted By: bridie

it was the LTTE who cleansed the North of Sinhalese and the Muslims. The government will settle the IDP's soon.

Posted By: Lasantha

Before talking about Sri Lanka, Why don't u check Human Rights violations by US Army in Afghanistan and Iraq? and UK Army in Germany 1945, also if u dare, Indian Army in 1971 in Bangladesh ??

Posted By: Sameera Abeysekara

Where is the evidence on use of heavy weapons. Choice of weapons use is dictated by the ground conditions. SL ARMY on its own accord restrained the use of heavy weapons due to civilians. That should not be a ground for baseless allegations. The other thing is surrender of terrorist at the 11th hour after they lost the human shield. Navi Pillai may not know that they came to surrender with RPGs and T56s and suicide bombers. Please get real.

Posted By: Tilak

I'm sure somebody could find this woman some conflict/war, that is happening currently to keep her busy and make her feel important, she is trying to show her relatives how important she is.

Posted By: Max

Please GET LOST

Posted By: local boy

The UN does not have the backbone to question those who were committing HR violations since the creation of Israel with the association of Brits killing millions of Muslims. Navi should enroll herself for a culinary course and start doing something good for the ones residing under her roof.

Posted By: Afzal - KSA

Welcome move by UN. Let Justice speak atleast now.

Posted By: Moderate

Govt. must invite Mrs.Pilli & show the IDP camps.In mean time political solution must be forward.

Posted By: Yehiya-Kingdom of Sri Lanka.

of course when Tamils chased away from muttur and Champoor two years ago and now SIngalese are living in those Tamils land.. How do you call this? THis is Ethnic clensing.. right..

Posted By: KUMARA

A good example of a Mad Cow getting Swine Flu as a relaps of Bird Flu!!

Posted By: Drupathy David

All that is needed to be investigated is, as to how did you get your appointment in addition to Nambiar as the Secy to UN Banki Moon? And then how do you manage to keep your job after publishing INCORRECT 'numbers' straight out of a terror web site?? What a funny world?

Posted By: lalith

Iraq-Afghanistan-Vietnam...

Posted By: cherry

What about the UN left cheif?

Posted By: Lasath

"Pillay" is a Tamil lady orginally from Tamil Nadu and you cannot expect this woman not to be supporting LTTE. Where was this Pillay when Afhaghanistan, palestine & Iraq was being smashed by US, UK, France, etc..???

Posted By: smith

It is unfortunate that the UN only now after 30 years have opened its eyes. They must have been sleeping during the 30 years we from all races suffered at the hands of the LTTE. Now she wants to become popular after keeping quite for 30 years.

Posted By: Zarook

She is still getting SMS from dead ltte leaders living in HELL, So she is so afraid and telling things which Ltte has to say.

Posted By: Raavana

Ai Looks like she is bias towards western hypocrisy. It would have been better if the remarks came from a neutral party. She is doing no favours towards the innocent Tamils.

Posted By: Amila

go & see how horribly North has been bombed and shelled. Then you know why we need investigations. even now neutral aid agencies are not allowed inside. no media is allowed. then how come everyone going to believe forever.

Posted By: kumara

In UN only terrorists have the freedom.no government or any truth don't play a role. what about the US killing innocent and Pakistan Taliban problem, for them they keep quit why ?

Posted By: Dilanka

Ms. Navi, hope you are dreaming. You must be thinking that Sri Lanka being a small country you could put pressure and think of your next promotion!!! why not try US, UK and FRANCE... coz, if you try them u will be gone yesterday!!! ha ha!!! cruel animal!

Posted By: Sira

There should investigate warcrimes in Sri Lanka and punish all those who was involved in massacre. I dont understand why SL is getting scared for the investigation?

Posted By: priya

War with out witness must be investigated

Posted By: selva
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