Have you no shame? Families of the disappeared slam Tamil politicians for engaging with Sri Lanka s President tamilguardian.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from tamilguardian.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
During the 51st session of the UN Human Rights Council, Tamil National Alliance (TNA) spokesperson and MP MA Sumanthiran spoke with Tamil Guardian on a range of topics, including the latest UN resolution, the economy of the Tamil homeland, the need for an ICC referral and current geopolitical tensions between India and China. “He’s holding the seat for the Rajapaksa government”
Despite severe shortcomings, the importance of the ICC lies in the possible deterrent effect it may have on the commission of most serious crimes under international law in future
Families Disappear in Sri Lanka: Canada had enough
January 29, 2021
Canada’s Foreign Minister Marc Garneau
“We specifically urge you this request after losing any hope to get justice for our disappeared relatives including our disappeared babies and children”
Michelle Bachelet, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, urged UN Human Rights Council Member States to take steps to refer Sri Lanka to the International Criminal Court (ICC). ”
In a letter to Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Marc Garneau, Families of the Disappeared have urged him to refer Sri Lanka to the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Canada is taking a leadership role in Sri Lanka at the upcoming 46th session of the UN Human Rights Council Session in Geneva in February / March 2021.