Stance on human rights appears to have been determined by the member’s geopolitical predilections and national interest
Read moreAfro-Asian countries were conspicuous among the abstentions and nays, while the ayes comprised the Western nations and their allies.
Read moreExperience shows that the resolutions and the voting patterns reflect the geopolitical interests of rival powers with no bearing on...
Read moreThe draft resolution on “Promoting reconciliation, accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka” has been sponsored by 26 countries including...
Read moreForeign Minister Ali Sabry enunciates Sri Lankas vision in his address to the 77th Session of the UN General Assembly...
Read moreBut adds that inclusion of economic crimes exceeds the UNHRC mandate.
Read moreDeeper reforms and accountability will give the Lankan government an opportunity to make all round gains, the rights chief says
Read moreThe recent misuse of the anti-terror law has added fuel to the fire expected at the UNHRC session
Read moreGiven the government’s handling of the recent civil disturbances, non-compliance with promises to reform will be a major issue at...
Read moreWickremesinghe’s pro-West political and economic stance combined with a return to normalcy may soften the West’s aggressive stance
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