US wanted UN position on SL: Wikileaks

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The United States wanted its diplomats at the UN headquarters to find what the global agency was thinking about the human rights situation in Sri Lanka, new documents released by the whistle blowing website Wikileaks have revealed.

The Guardian newspaper published the secret cables sent to the US diplomats in which enquires were made about Sri Lanka.

One such cable was dispatched in July, 2009; two months after Lankan government troops defeated the separatist Tamil rebels amid allegations of human rights violations by both sides.

``Views and intentions of UNSC (UN security council), UN human rights entities, and members regarding Sri Lankan government policies on human rights and humanitarian assistance; UN views about appointing a Special Envoy for Sri Lanka,’’ the cable queried from the diplomats.

Next, it goes on ask the diplomats to find out, ``Plans and perceptions of member states toward establishment of new measures to prevent genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and other systematic human rights abuses; plans and intentions of member states toward proposals and resolutions supported by the US or like-minded states, including those advancing democracy.’’

It was at about the same time the enquiries were made that many western countries including the US had said that an independent international probe was needed to investigate the alleged human rights violations committed as the civil strife came to an end. (Hindustan Times)

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Comments - 28

kassa Tuesday, 30 November 2010 05:29 AM

You Correct Dear..

kushantha Tuesday, 30 November 2010 05:57 PM

Well said. Sri Lanka is hell. No freedom, no respect , no democracy, no respect or security to it's own nationals. US people at least protect and take care of it's own.

mich Tuesday, 30 November 2010 03:29 PM

its time to find local agents. Specially NGO's

nagu Tuesday, 30 November 2010 12:43 PM

Cat OUT OF THE BAG.....

zorro Tuesday, 30 November 2010 12:08 PM

don't kill the messenger, please.

ellis Tuesday, 30 November 2010 11:16 AM

I bet u we condem U S but if visas are given millons cf us will be at the gate for forms

Rohan Tuesday, 30 November 2010 10:35 AM

So are you planning to return mother lanka

Rohan Tuesday, 30 November 2010 10:27 AM

You are spot on FnS same goes for Srilanka for their violations

Kanthi Tuesday, 30 November 2010 09:35 AM

F N S, did you mean that even though got the US citizenship? 'cos we see one victim.

ajith Tuesday, 30 November 2010 08:35 AM

What kind of an idiots are USA leaders.
They try to bully the others while doing all dirty works.
Shame USA.
I have lost the high regard on you.
You are a cheats

Common Man Tuesday, 30 November 2010 08:06 AM

Media Terrorism at it's best.

Buddy Tuesday, 30 November 2010 08:03 AM

Shame on you USA... It has no intention to assist people in Sri Lanka. It has not done that in the past nor it will ever do it in the future...

Fayad Tuesday, 30 November 2010 07:02 AM

SL wanted UN Position on USA

Fayad Tuesday, 30 November 2010 07:00 AM

Very true

bash Monday, 29 November 2010 05:00 PM

According to wikileaks, so many violations committed by USA, need to0 investigate them first

Ryan Tuesday, 30 November 2010 05:19 AM

Luckily common man of this country knew this even before wikileaks thanks to some of our politicians and as a result US were comprehensively beaten in Sri Lanka. But enemy will hit harder than ever in the future. Guys, be ready for that.

Jpura colleague Tuesday, 30 November 2010 05:07 AM

Yes Milinda, It is better than Heaven to me because they treat me good. I have been live in USA last 10 year. It is way better than Sri Lanka.

Raman Tuesday, 30 November 2010 04:57 AM

Me too very much.

TMA Tuesday, 30 November 2010 04:38 AM

Now who's side our patriots R on Anti US wikileaks or Pro Us wikileaks

raj Tuesday, 30 November 2010 04:01 AM

it shows that Sri Lanka is within US radar. By playing game with China, Sri Lanka can put itself in danger by putting some countries security in danger in the region.

Eagle eye Tuesday, 30 November 2010 03:46 AM

well said.....

Thush Tuesday, 30 November 2010 03:27 AM

Yes, Very true. There are Sri Lankans who still have no shame in worshipping US.

DKK Tuesday, 30 November 2010 03:04 AM

Well said!

Nimesh Samarasinghe Monday, 29 November 2010 08:27 PM

It is not surprising to see this when the US is a major donor of the UN. The "agenda" is set by the US before anyone can even think about it!

Milinda Monday, 29 November 2010 06:47 PM

US have no shame, That is why they do all the wrong things and ask others no to do so. But for some Sri Lankan US is only second to heaven.

Fair N Square Monday, 29 November 2010 05:57 PM

All empires came down. Its the time for US now. They are reaping what they sowed all over the world. Did someone say what goes around comes around? Kick ass time

looney Monday, 29 November 2010 05:44 PM

watchout SF :S

Nandimithra. Monday, 29 November 2010 05:18 PM

It would be interesting to see how India & China thought how to play out Sri Lanka in their own way. Hope Wikileaks can break into these two big powers as well.

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