UN HRC53: Core Group Statement on Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Core Group Statement as delivered by Rita French, UK Human Rights Ambassador.
Thank you, Mr President,
This statement is by the Sri Lanka Core Group comprising Canada, Malawi, Montenegro, North Macedonia, the UK and the United States.
We welcome Sri Lanka바카라 사이트™s initial steps towards addressing concerns around land returns, long-term detentions and corruption.
These steps can provide a basis to begin a process to protect the rights of all Sri Lankans, from all ethnic and religious communities.
We remain concerned by the continued use of the Prevention of Terrorism Act. We acknowledge an ongoing effort to replace the PTA and urge the 바카라 사이트 to ensure that terrorism legislation is consistent with Sri Lanka바카라 사이트™s international obligations.
We also call on the government to protect freedoms of expression and association.
As Sri Lanka takes forward its stated commitment to reconciliation, we stress the importance of transparency, accountability, inclusivity, and of building meaningfully on past work and recommendations that address the root causes of conflicts and impunity.
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We call on Sri Lanka to work with the High Commissioner and his office and remain ready to support Sri Lanka in addressing HRC resolution 51/1.