War Crimes Probe And Investigation To Be Launched In Sri Lanka

Demonstrators hold signs against the genocide of Tamils in Sri Lanka,
in front of the US Department of State. Photo AFP

Sri Lanka To Probe Rights Abuses -- BBC

Sri Lanka says it will appoint a high-ranking independent committee to probe US claims of human rights abuses during the final phase of its civil war.

The US state department submitted a report last week to Congress, outlining serious violations allegedly committed by Sri Lanka's army and Tamil rebels.

The United Nations has previously called for an inquiry to determine if war crimes were indeed committed.

In May Sri Lanka defeated Tamil rebels after a bitter 26-year civil war.

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Update #1: Sri Lanka to probe U.S. charges of possible war crimes -- Reuters
Update #2: Sri Lanka to probe US war crimes allegations -- AFP

My Comment: I must confess that I am surprised. I never thought that Sri Lanka would actually proceed with this probe and investigation of war crimes. The members of the committee are still going to be appointed by the Sri lankan Government .... which opens the door for "conflict of interest" charges .... but I am going to keep an open mind and will not pass judgement until the members are selected and their mandate is given.