More countries oppose Sri Lanka execution moves

<p>More countries have condemned Sri Lanka’s move towards implementing the death penalty this week.</p> <p>After reports emerged that the Sri Lankan president had authorised the execution of four drug convicts, the European Union, Canada and France followed the UK in opposing the move.</p> <p>“Resuming the death penalty would also send a wrong signal to the international community, investors and partners of the country,” the EU said in a statement. “The European Union will continue to monitor Sri Lanka’s effective implementation of the 27 international conventions relating to the Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) commitment, including the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.”</p> <p>Canada said the resumption of executions “would do little to rebuild Sri Lanka’s image,” while France said it would be “inconsistent with the recent commitments made by Sri Lanka.”</p> <p>Earlier the UK had said the country may reconsider its security engagements with Sri Lanka.</p>