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UN Chief Ban Ki Moon has given his full backing to the panel investigating alleged war crimes in Sri Lanka, his spokesman said yesterday adding that Mr. Ban had requested Sri Lanka to cooperate with the inquiry.

“…The Secretary General encourages Sri Lanka to cooperate with the inquiry led by the office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights that was established by the Human Rights Council.  He reiterates the importance for the Government and the people of Sri Lanka to constructively engage with the entire UN system as it would help the country make constant progress development, lasting peace and protection of Human Rights,” Spokesman for the Secretary-General Stéphane Dujarric told media.

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  • Banda Wednesday, 20 August 2014 11:36 AM

    No wonder why Sasika is eagerly waiting as he is siting in the EEC umbrella. We Sri Lankan's know what LTTE and Diaspora is doing to destroy our mother nation.

    Norma Friday, 22 August 2014 10:18 AM

    True. He is US appointed so he wags his tail when US wants. Afraid to speak about UK, US and the west who have violated human rights and killed so many innocent. Pillay is the same. Keep your jobs safe Ban and Pillay.

    kumar Thursday, 21 August 2014 06:50 AM

    Yes of course! we can see the kind of peace in the North-East. Huge presence of Army with frequent disturbances to normal cicil life.

    Kamal Thursday, 21 August 2014 06:27 AM

    Aney pleas take Nana Sara also to Genva.. if you can... this cat is soo noicy

    BuffaloaCitizen Thursday, 21 August 2014 04:21 AM

    Very true, criminals will always flock together and support each other.

    BuffaloaCitizen Thursday, 21 August 2014 04:20 AM

    Bcos 40,000 innocent civilians were not killed in just few days.

    BuffaloaCitizen Thursday, 21 August 2014 04:19 AM

    The stupid comments are by the Sinhalese. Obviously they will be internationaly a shameful race when the truth comes out.

    George Clooney Thursday, 21 August 2014 02:46 AM

    [quote name="ibadun"]look like most people commenting here doesnt have proper idea about what the sovereign nation means. if nothing happened why cant allow them why u afraid. and if nothing happened why u started investigation locally and if nothing happened why u appoints experts. read what former general said just after war and why u cant arrest those who have said they raped by forces if its not happened via DM Android App[/quote]

    Well said dir. I agree. If ther is nothinig to hide why fear????

    justice Wednesday, 20 August 2014 07:20 PM

    Why sri lanka why not isreal and us via DM Android App

    ibadun Wednesday, 20 August 2014 05:59 PM

    look like most people commenting here doesnt have proper idea about what the sovereign nation means. if nothing happened why cant allow them why u afraid. and if nothing happened why u started investigation locally and if nothing happened why u appoints experts. read what former general said just after war and why u cant arrest those who have said they raped by forces if its not happened via DM Android App

    Ammaa Wednesday, 20 August 2014 12:24 PM

    Give veto power to srilanka, then come and investigate everything

    Kondebendapuchhena Wednesday, 20 August 2014 12:15 PM

    First of All you should check US war crime against Iraq,Libya,Syria,etc,etc,

    Saman Wednesday, 20 August 2014 10:01 AM

    Sri Lanka is not prepared to dance to the tune of Ban's band!

    Suganthan Wednesday, 20 August 2014 11:24 AM

    Sasika Idiot's like you will wait ......we are happy that there is somewhat a peace prevailing in the country

    joe Wednesday, 20 August 2014 11:09 AM

    We didn't do anything sir. Please don't punish us.

    Jaya Wednesday, 20 August 2014 11:06 AM

    With the Kangaroo UN team!!!! what a joke

    saman Wednesday, 20 August 2014 04:35 PM

    Dear UN why dont you say this to Israel. Even this minute infants and kids being slaughtered. Isnt it a war crime.

    Suq Madique Wednesday, 20 August 2014 10:59 AM

    To you even prabakaran must have been 'honorable' also I didn't know you spoke on behalf of the entire tamil population.

    kumar Wednesday, 20 August 2014 10:58 AM

    Don't worry! they will teach you how to dance.

    Suq Madique Wednesday, 20 August 2014 10:58 AM

    The cowardly Ban doesn't have the guts to confront the bigger violators of human rights, the US. He prefers to come after tiny SL based on mere allegations so he can keep his job.

    semage Wednesday, 20 August 2014 10:52 AM

    Yah....you want it after your guys are finish. Why not earlier...

    Rohan Wednesday, 20 August 2014 10:19 AM

    [quote name="Saskia"]Thanks our honorable Ban ki moon. We are eagerly waiting for that the war crime investigation report is submitted to the UN security council as you have promised earlier. The whole Tamil population of world will support you.[/quote]

    Russia and China will Veto any resolutions against Sri Lanka at UN Security council. Dream on...

    Saskia Wednesday, 20 August 2014 10:04 AM

    Thanks our honorable Ban ki moon. We are eagerly waiting for that the war crime investigation report is submitted to the UN security council as you have promised earlier. The whole Tamil population of world will support you.

    Real Peace Wednesday, 20 August 2014 10:04 AM

    Ban should be banned from saying anything about Sri Lanka!!


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