Karuna should be investigated for recruitment of child soldiers: UNHRC

UN Human Rights Council said former LTTE commander and Government minister Karuna Amman should also be investigated for wholesale recruitment of child soldiers, a crime under international law. 

In a twitter post, it said that accountability should apply to everyone in Sri Lanka.

"We note that #Karuna, former LTTE commander & Government minister, is being questioned for alleged past crimes. He should also be investigated for wholesale recruitment of child soldiers, a crime under int'l law. Accountability should apply to everyone in Sri Lanka," the UNHRC tweeted.