Zeid Raad al-Hussein's visit follows 2015's resolution that required foreign judges to assist Sri Lanka in the investigation. (AP File Photo)
Colombo:
The top UN human rights official arrived today in Sri Lanka on a four-day visit aimed at reviewing the measures taken by the island-nation to investigate alleged atrocities committed during the long civil war that left tens of thousands dead.
The visit by Zeid Raad al-Hussein follows last year's resolution at the UN human rights body that required foreign judges to assist Sri Lanka in the investigation.
Sri Lanka's civil war ended in 2009, after the government forces crushed the separatist Tamil Tiger rebels. Both sides were accused of committing grave human rights abuses such as killing civilians and recruiting child soldiers.
Since the end of the war, Sri Lanka has been facing heavy criticism for failing to properly investigate alleged war crimes by its forces. Victims' families have been futile in their attempts to seek justice.
The visit by Zeid Raad al-Hussein follows last year's resolution at the UN human rights body that required foreign judges to assist Sri Lanka in the investigation.
Sri Lanka's civil war ended in 2009, after the government forces crushed the separatist Tamil Tiger rebels. Both sides were accused of committing grave human rights abuses such as killing civilians and recruiting child soldiers.
Since the end of the war, Sri Lanka has been facing heavy criticism for failing to properly investigate alleged war crimes by its forces. Victims' families have been futile in their attempts to seek justice.
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