From Times Online:
US military satellites secretly monitored Sri Lanka’s conflict zone through the latter stages of the war against the Tamil Tigers and American officials are examining images for evidence of war crimes, The Times has learnt.
The images are of a higher resolution than any that are available commercially and could bolster the case for an international war crimes inquiry when the UN Human Rights Council holds a session on Sri Lanka next week.
They were acquired by the National Geo-spatial Intelligence Agency (NGA), based in Bethesda, Maryland, which is part of the Department of Defence but provides services for other government agencies.
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More News On The Aftermath Of The Sri Lankan Civil War
Sri Lankan minister admits army killed civilians -- The Telegraph
As Sri Lanka Savors Victory, Challenges Loom -- Washington Post
Sri Lanka vows to resettle most Tamils this year -- AP
Sri Lanka vows to resettle Tamils -- BBC
Sri Lanka: We're providing enough for refugees -- CNN
Red Cross Barred From Sri Lankan Refugee Camp -- Washington Post
US presses Sri Lanka for access to refugees -- AFP
Clinton Urges Sri Lanka Reconciliation -- Voice of America
War's end: Sri Lankans relieved but Tamils worried -- AP
Tamils in Britain and Canada vow to sustain Sri Lanka struggle -- Christian Science Monitor
Tamil Tiger Leader Vellupillai Prabhakaran Survival Conspiracy Theories Emerging -- Huffington Post
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