Speaking at the General debate at the United Nations Human Rights Council sessions, Canada reiterated its call for an independent investigation in to the Sri Lankan government’s human rights violations.
Canadian Ambassador and permanent representative to the UN, Elissa Golberg, stated
“As host of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting this year, Sri Lanka must demonstrate its commitment to the Commonwealth’s fundamental values and principles,”
Golberg went on to call for an independent investigation into the human rights abuses in Sri Lanka.
Also participating in the General Debate, Irish ambassador and permanent representative to the UN, Gerard Corr, spoke on behalf of the European Union, noting that the current human rights and accountability situations must remain on the UNHRC agenda.
