Maithri pledges war crime inquiry

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Opposition Common Presidential candidate Maithripala Sirisena said the country cannot be charged with war crimes in the International Criminal Court, but he will launch a domestic inquiry if he wins a January election.

Maithripala Sirisena said in a policy statement on Friday that Sri Lanka has not ratified the statute that established the international court, and that he would therefore institute an investigation by a local independent court.

Mr. Sirisena is challenging President Mahinda Rajapaksa for the presidency.

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Ukkun Putha Sunday, 21 December 2014 09:55 AM

You or your supporters are not strong enough to withstand the Western pressure.

Nilu Sunday, 21 December 2014 03:15 PM

JAYA WEWA!!!MAY YOU RESTORE DEMOCRACY AND RULE OF LAW TO OUR MOTHERLAND.

Nilu Sunday, 21 December 2014 03:18 PM

THEY WOULD BE IF THE DIASPORA GET BEHIND THEM!!!

demel Sunday, 21 December 2014 03:42 PM

no it has to be possitive. via DM Android App

gayan Sunday, 21 December 2014 07:22 PM

Coming colours no good.

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