UN to investigate civil war deaths in Sri Lanka

Thursday 24 June 2010 00:00 BST

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

Sri Lanka's government said a UN investigation into alleged human rights abuses during the final stages of its 25-year civil war was "an unwarranted and unnecessary interference with a sovereign nation".

It said Sri Lanka has "consistently promoted and protected human rights" and the UN move "has potential for exploitation by vested interests hostile to the process of reconciliation taking place".

The UN says more than 7,000 civilians died in the last five months of the conflict. A team will report to the UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon.

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Thank you for registering

UN to investigate civil war deaths in Sri Lanka

Join our commenting forum

Thank you for registering