UN Human Rights Office report urges Sri Lanka to address decades of enforced disappearances and hold responsible parties accountable.

The UN Human Rights Office report urges Sri Lanka to tackle decades of enforced disappearances, hold responsible parties accountable, and acknowledge involvement of state security forces and paramilitary groups. Despite some formal steps, tangible progress for individual cases remains limited, and the report highlights the lasting impact on families, particularly women. The report emphasizes Sri Lanka's obligation under international law to resolve cases of enforced disappearances.

May 17, 2024
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