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UN supports Sri Lanka aid effort

by sudharaka | May 27, 2009 at 08:09 pm

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The following salient points were incorporated in the resolution titled "Assistance to Sri Lanka in the promotion and protection of human rights" adopted by the majority of the member states after the conclusion of the Eleventh special session of the HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL held on 26 May 2009.

Reaffirmed the respect for sovereignty of Sri Lanka and its right to combat terrorism
Condemned the LTTE
Welcomed the conclusion of hostilities
Welcomed the reassurance given by the President of Sri Lanka about lasting peace and reconciliation in Sri Lanka,
Emphasized the priority in the provision of the necessary assistance to ensure relief and rehabilitation of persons affected by the conflict
Encouraged by the provision of basic humanitarian assistance to the IDPs by the Government of Sri Lanka with the assistance of the United Nations agencies,
Further encouraged by the recent announcement by the Government of Sri Lanka to safely resettle bulk of the IDPs within six months,
Welcomed the successful rehabilitation and reintegration of former child soldiers in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka,
Acknowledged the continued engagement of the Government of Sri Lanka in regularly and transparently briefing and updating the Council on the human rights situation on the ground and the measures taken in that regard.

Source : http://www2.ohchr.org/english/bodies/hrcouncil/specialsession/11/index.htm

Earlier the emergency session called by the United Nations Human Rights Council concluded with the majority of the members adopting a resolution which welcomes Sri Lanka's continued commitment to the protection of human rights.

Majority of the member states saw calling this emergency session, just a few days ahead of the scheduled regular session, as imminent signs of HNHRC is becoming "politicized."

While condemning the LTTE for using civilians as human shields the resolution recognized the war as a domestic matte, despite the claims of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights that "an independent and credible international investigation" should be conducted on Sri Lanka.

The United Nations Human Rights Council has offered support to Sri Lanka's humanitarian efforts as it recovers from its war with Tamil Tiger rebels.

However, the emergency session resolution did not mention granting UN aid agencies full access to the 300,000 displaced people in army-run camps.

Human rights groups said it ignored claims of abuse by the army and rebels.

Sri Lanka and its allies had argued it was wrong to criticise a member state just days after it ended a 25-year war.

The final resolution, passed by 29 votes to 12 with six abstentions, welcomes what it calls Sri Lanka's continued commitment to the protection of human rights.

It also urges the international community to provide financial assistance towards Sri Lanka's reconstruction.

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chanaka

at 03:45 on May 28th, 2009

Another Victory for the truth and a real victory for the Tamils in north. Well it clearly see the countries always shout for "War on terror" is just fake faces as they really dont want to finish any war they started. What is UK doing in Afganistan and Iraq, who talk about there human rights violations and spreading terrorism even having more and advanced weapons power. They do nothing and just killing innocent people just labeling terrorist. Because of this people who not been in to terrorists, they too becoming ones to get there revenge. This is a good theory for west to sell there arms, and send armies ect.

Lets see what they come with next for assist LTTE or the terrorist to save there seat in there paliment. Good post and thanks for sharing it.