'Shocked to hear Lanka's claims': Stalin urges Centre to support UN resolution against Sri Lanka
3 years, 9 months ago

'Shocked to hear Lanka's claims': Stalin urges Centre to support UN resolution against Sri Lanka

India Today  

DMK president MK Stalin released a statement on Sunday amid reports that Lanka was hopeful of India's support at the UNHRC session, saying that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'silence' over the issue has sent a big 'shock' among Tamilians. Stalin said he was shocked to hear Sri Lankan Foreign Secretary claim that he expected India to vote in favour of Sri Lanka at UNHRC on the island nation's rights and accountability record. India should vote in favour of the United Nations’ resolution against Sri Lanka for its war crimes and human rights violations on March 22, MK Stalin urged PM Modi. Stalin said India must not take a stand favouring Sri Lanka, which would be "an injustice" to Lankan Tamils. The resolution accuses Lanka of war crimes with threats to take those responsible to the International Courts and impose targeted sanctions against officials allegedly responsible for human rights violations.

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‘Won’t allow anti-India activities’: Sri Lankan President Dissanayake
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1 week ago

‘Won’t allow anti-India activities’: Sri Lankan President Dissanayake

Hindustan Times  

Sri Lanka will not allow its soil to be used against Indian interests, its President Anura Kumara Dissanayake told Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on Monday as the two sides agreed on measures to bolster strategic and security cooperation. A joint statement said Dissanayake reiterated Sri Lanka’s “stated position of not permitting its territory to be used in any …

Analysis of India's voting patterns on Israel-Palestine issues at the United Nations
9 months ago

Analysis of India's voting patterns on Israel-Palestine issues at the United Nations

Hindustan Times  

India’s relationship with Israel has historically been linked to its principled stand on Palestine, which necessarily required it to maintain distance from Tel Aviv, even as both states established diplomatic ties under PV Narasimha Rao in 1992. Later in December, India’s vote in favour of a UNGA resolution condemning Israeli settlements in Palestine also made headlines. A look at India’s …

Two months on, India shifts position, votes in favour of immediate ceasefire by Israel
1 year ago

Two months on, India shifts position, votes in favour of immediate ceasefire by Israel

The Hindu  

India on Tuesday voted in favour of a United Nations General Assembly resolution that called on Israel for an immediate ceasefire, the protection of civilians in accordance with international law and the release of all hostages. Despite being “unsatisfied” with the UNGA resolution, Israel said it appreciated India’s support and votes in favour of two proposed amendments that were not …

'Ashamed that...': Priyanka Gandhi on India abstaining from UN vote on Gaza truce
1 year, 1 month ago

'Ashamed that...': Priyanka Gandhi on India abstaining from UN vote on Gaza truce

India Today  

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday said she was "shocked and ashamed" by India abstaining to vote on a resolution passed in the United Nations General Assembly which called for a humanitarian truce between Israel and Hamas. India abstained from voting on the resolution as there was no mention of the Hamas terrorist group which launched a surprise …

Citing ‘inadequate progress’ on rights front, India urges Sri Lanka to keep its promises
1 year, 3 months ago

Citing ‘inadequate progress’ on rights front, India urges Sri Lanka to keep its promises

The Hindu  

India on Tuesday said the progress made by Sri Lanka, on its commitment to fulfill the Tamils’ aspirations, was “inadequate” and urged the island nation to “work meaningfully” to keep its promises. However, progress on the same is inadequate and we urge the Government of Sri Lanka to work meaningfully towards early implementation of its commitments to ensure that the …

Modi Has Asked Wickremesinghe To Act On Tamil Issue, Eyeing 2024. But, It's Easier Said Than Done
1 year, 4 months ago

Modi Has Asked Wickremesinghe To Act On Tamil Issue, Eyeing 2024. But, It's Easier Said Than Done

ABP News  

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s visit to India last week was although high on connectivity, trade and investment plans between both countries, it did little to resolve the decades-long controversy that continues to strain the relationship — and that is the issue of Tamil reconciliation that continues to stir up the bloody past of the civil war in Sri Lanka …

India explains why it abstained from voting on UNGA resolution on Ukraine war
1 year, 9 months ago

India explains why it abstained from voting on UNGA resolution on Ukraine war

Live Mint  

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine completes a year on Friday, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution calling for an end to the war in Ukraine. India's permanent representative at United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj affirmed that India is committed to multilateralism and the principles of the UN Charter, but the resolution has “inherent limitations” in reaching the desired …

’Respect their position’: EU on India’s abstention from UN vote on Ukraine
1 year, 10 months ago

’Respect their position’: EU on India’s abstention from UN vote on Ukraine

Live Mint  

Ugo Astuto, the European Union's ambassador to India, expressed his respect for India's stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict. He made this statement in response to a question about India's decision to abstain from voting at the United Nations General Assembly on the war in Ukraine. India chose to abstain from voting on a UN General Assembly resolution that emphasized the …

At UNGA, 32 abstain including India from vote on resolution over Ukraine
1 year, 10 months ago

At UNGA, 32 abstain including India from vote on resolution over Ukraine

Deccan Chronicle  

New York: India has abstained from voting on resolution in the United Nations General Assembly on the need to reach comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine. The assembly demanded Moscow to withdraw from Kyiv "immediately," with an appeal for the need to reach comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine. India's permanent representative to the UN, Ruchira Kamboj reiterated …

India abstains from UNSC vote on Myanmar, calls for constructive diplomacy
2 years ago

India abstains from UNSC vote on Myanmar, calls for constructive diplomacy

The Hindu  

India, along with Russia and China, abstained from a U.N. Security Council resolution criticising Myanmar’s military regime, and instead called for “quiet, patient” and “constructive” diplomacy with the junta. The vote, which marked the first Security Council resolution on the situation in Myanmar in decades, and in particular since the military overthrew the elected National Unity Government in February 2021, …

India abstains on UNGA resolution calling for Russia to pay reparations to Ukraine
2 years, 1 month ago

India abstains on UNGA resolution calling for Russia to pay reparations to Ukraine

Deccan Chronicle  

United Nations: India abstained in the UN General Assembly on a draft resolution calling for Russia to be held accountable for violations of international law by its invasion of Ukraine and requiring Moscow to pay reparations to Kyiv for damages, loss and injury resulting from the war. Moreover, the legal validity of such a process by a General Assembly resolution …

India abstains on UNGA resolution that condemns Russia's "illegal" referenda to annex parts of Ukraine
2 years, 2 months ago

India abstains on UNGA resolution that condemns Russia's "illegal" referenda to annex parts of Ukraine

India TV News  

Ukraine Russia War: India abstained in the UN General Assembly on a draft resolution on Wednesday that condemned Russia's "illegal" referenda and attempts to annex parts of Ukraine, saying New Delhi's decision is "consistent" with its "well thought out national position" and the country stands ready to support all efforts aimed at de-escalation while underlining the importance of peaceful solution …

all is not well with the indian economy | the view from india
2 years, 2 months ago

all is not well with the indian economy | the view from india

The Hindu  

The World Bank has revised its estimation of growth in the Indian economy from its initial expectation of 8.7% this year to a gloomier outlook of just 6.5%, citing the worsening external environment. India, China, and human rights at UN forums After the recent vote on Ukraine at the United Nations Security Council that we looked at in last week’s …

India abstains on Sri Lanka vote at Human Rights Council
2 years, 2 months ago

India abstains on Sri Lanka vote at Human Rights Council

The Hindu  

India on Thursday abstained from voting on a resolution on Sri Lanka at the U.N. Human Rights Council, while observing that Sri Lanka’s progress in implementing commitments on the 13th Amendment, meaningful devolution, and early provincial elections remains “inadequate”. Further, India has “taken note” of the Sri Lankan government’s commitments on the implementation of commitments “in the spirit of the …

India Abstains on UNHRC Draft Resolution on Promoting Reconciliation, Accountability and Human Rights in Sri Lanka
2 years, 2 months ago

India Abstains on UNHRC Draft Resolution on Promoting Reconciliation, Accountability and Human Rights in Sri Lanka

News 18  

India on Thursday abstained on a draft resolution in the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on promoting reconciliation, accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka which was adopted. The draft resolution on Promoting reconciliation, accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka’ was adopted at the 51st Session of Human Rights Council in Geneva, with 20 nations voting in favour …

India abstains on UNHRC draft resolution on promoting human rights in Sri Lanka
2 years, 2 months ago

India abstains on UNHRC draft resolution on promoting human rights in Sri Lanka

Deccan Chronicle  

GENEVA: India on Thursday abstained on a draft resolution in the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on promoting reconciliation, accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka which was adopted. The draft resolution on ‘Promoting reconciliation, accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka' was adopted at the 51st Session of Human Rights Council in Geneva, with 20 nations voting in …

Sri Lanka anticipates ‘significantly lesser’ number of favourable votes at U.N. Human Rights Council
2 years, 2 months ago

Sri Lanka anticipates ‘significantly lesser’ number of favourable votes at U.N. Human Rights Council

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka will get a “significantly lesser” number of favourable votes at the U.N. Human Rights Council, Foreign Minister Ali Sabry on Wednesday said, apparently resigned to reduced international support at the Geneva forum whose 51st session is underway. The Minister’s position signalled a shift in Colombo’s tone from a month ago, when Mr. Sabry said Sri Lanka was “not …

The View from India | India’s stand on the Ukraine conflict
2 years, 2 months ago

The View from India | India’s stand on the Ukraine conflict

The Hindu  

Last week, India was among four countries that abstained on a draft resolution at the United Nations Security Council condemning the “referenda” organised by Russia in four regions. Hours before Friday afternoon’s voting in New York, Russian President Vladimir Putin “annexed” four regions inside Ukraine’s internationally recognized borders - Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Luhansk and Donetsk. The reason for this was Prime …

India raises Sri Lankan Tamil issue in U.N.
2 years, 3 months ago

India raises Sri Lankan Tamil issue in U.N.

The Hindu  

India on Monday voiced concern over the “lack of measurable progress” in Sri Lanka’s promised political solution to the long-pending Tamil national question, while making an unusual reference to the crisis-hit island nation’s “debt-driven” economy in the context of its current crisis. “In this regard, the Indian delegation notes with concern the lack of measurable progress by Government of Sri …

‘Sri Lanka’s economic crisis a consequence of past impunity for rights abuses, economic crimes’
2 years, 3 months ago

‘Sri Lanka’s economic crisis a consequence of past impunity for rights abuses, economic crimes’

The Hindu  

Linking Sri Lanka’s past record on human rights record to its current economic crisis, the U.N. Human Rights Chief on Tuesday said “impunity” for human rights abuses, economic crimes, and corruption was the “underlying” reason for the country’s collapse. “For sustainable improvement, however, it is vital to recognise and assist Sri Lanka to address the underlying factors, which have contributed …

India abstains in UNHRC resolution on deteriorating human rights situation in Ukraine due to Russian aggression
2 years, 7 months ago

India abstains in UNHRC resolution on deteriorating human rights situation in Ukraine due to Russian aggression

The Hindu  

India abstained in the UN Human Rights Council on a resolution on the deteriorating human rights situation in Ukraine stemming from the Russian aggression, in which the Council reiterated its demand for an immediate cessation of military hostilities. Since January this year, India has abstained on procedural votes and draft resolutions in the UN Security Council, the General Assembly and …

India Abstains in UNHRC Resolution on Deteriorating Human Rights Situation in Ukraine Due to Russian Aggression
2 years, 7 months ago

India Abstains in UNHRC Resolution on Deteriorating Human Rights Situation in Ukraine Due to Russian Aggression

News 18  

India abstained in the UN Human Rights Council on a resolution on the deteriorating human rights situation in Ukraine stemming from the Russian aggression, in which the Council reiterated its demand for an immediate cessation of military hostilities. Since January this year, India has abstained on procedural votes and draft resolutions in the UN Security Council, the General Assembly, and …

India And 10 Other Nations Abstain From Voting On UNHRC Ukraine Resolution
2 years, 7 months ago

India And 10 Other Nations Abstain From Voting On UNHRC Ukraine Resolution

News 18  

India, Pakistan and 10 other nations abstained from voting on a UN Human Rights Council resolution which aimed to address the situation in Ukraine caused due to Russia’s ‘aggression’ on Ukraine. The resolution wanted an additional mandate for the Commission of Inquiry established earlier which will probe human rights violations committed by the Russian army in the cities of Kyiv, …

Tamil Nadu Assembly Urges Centre to Allow Humanitarian Aid from the State to Crisis-hit Sri Lanka
2 years, 7 months ago

Tamil Nadu Assembly Urges Centre to Allow Humanitarian Aid from the State to Crisis-hit Sri Lanka

News 18  

The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Friday adopted a resolution urging the Centre to positively consider the state government’s request to immediately dispatch food and life-saving medicines to the economic-crisis hit Sri Lanka as Chief Minister M K Stalin stressed on the need for the state to extend humanitarian aid to the island republic on time. In the resolution piloted by …

The View from India | Turbulent neighbourhood
2 years, 8 months ago

The View from India | Turbulent neighbourhood

The Hindu  

This article forms a part of the View From India newsletter curated by The Hindu’s foreign affairs experts. While Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was forced to step down after losing a no confidence vote in Parliament, Sri Lanka’s President Gotabaya Rajapaksa stubbornly remains in power, despite surging public protests against his government, calling for his resignation. “While Saturday’s events …

UN General Assembly votes to suspend Russia from Human Rights Council; India abstains from vote
2 years, 8 months ago

UN General Assembly votes to suspend Russia from Human Rights Council; India abstains from vote

The Hindu  

Russia’s membership to the Human Rights Council, to which it was elected in 2020, was suspended on Thursday after the United Nations General Assembly voted, 93 to 24, with 58 abstentions, including India, to adopt a resolution suspending Moscow from the UN body. And it is for an immediate end to violence,” Mr. Tirumurti said, calling for diplomacy and reiterating …

India abstains in two UNGA votes on Ukraine humanitarian crisis
2 years, 8 months ago

India abstains in two UNGA votes on Ukraine humanitarian crisis

The Hindu  

India abstained on two resolutions at the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday related to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine following the Russian invasion. The draft version of Ukraine’s resolution named Russia, saying the UNGA “demands an immediate cessation of the hostilities by the Russian Federation against Ukraine, in particular of any attacks against civilians and civilian objects.” The 140 …

India abstains in UN vote on resolution by Ukraine, allies on humanitarian crisis
2 years, 8 months ago

India abstains in UN vote on resolution by Ukraine, allies on humanitarian crisis

India Today  

India today abstained in the UN General Assembly on a resolution by Ukraine and its allies on the humanitarian crisis in the war-torn eastern European country. The 193-member General Assembly resumed its 11th Emergency Special Session on Ukraine and voted Thursday on a draft resolution ‘Humanitarian consequences of the aggression against Ukraine’ by Ukraine and its western allies. On Wednesday, …

UNGA Passes Resolution On Humanitarian Consequences Of Ukraine War, India Abstains From Voting
2 years, 8 months ago

UNGA Passes Resolution On Humanitarian Consequences Of Ukraine War, India Abstains From Voting

ABP News  

New Delhi: One month after Russia began its military advance in Ukraine, the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday adopted a resolution on humanitarian consequences of the aggression against Ukraine, as tabled by Kyiv and a large cross-regional group and supported by the EU & its Member States. BREAKING⚡UN General Assembly adopts Resolution A/ES-11/L.2 on the Humanitarian consequences of the …

India abstains in UNGA on resolution blaming Russia for humanitarian crisis in Ukraine
2 years, 9 months ago

India abstains in UNGA on resolution blaming Russia for humanitarian crisis in Ukraine

India TV News  

Highlights India abstained at UNGA on resolution blaming Russia for the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. India on Thursday abstained at the United Nations General Assembly on resolution blaming Russia for the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. The 193-member General Assembly resumed its 11th Emergency Special Session on Ukraine and voted Thursday on a draft resolution ‘Humanitarian consequences of the aggression against …

Take necessary steps to address Tamil aspirations, India urges Sri Lanka
2 years, 9 months ago

Take necessary steps to address Tamil aspirations, India urges Sri Lanka

The Hindu  

India on Friday called upon Sri Lanka to take “necessary steps” to address the “legitimate aspirations” of the Tamil community, while reiterating its earlier stance that it is in Sri Lanka’s “own interest that the expectations of Tamils in Sri Lanka for equality, justice, peace and dignity, within a united Sri Lanka, are fulfilled”. Delivering a statement in the interactive …

India abstains in UN Human Rights Council vote on Russia-Ukraine crisis
2 years, 9 months ago

India abstains in UN Human Rights Council vote on Russia-Ukraine crisis

India Today  

India has abstained in a vote in the UN Human Rights Council that has decided to urgently establish an independent international commission of inquiry as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. READ | Foiled assassination plot against President Zelenskyy, claims Ukraine official India has abstained on two resolutions on Ukraine in the 15-nation Security Council and one in the …

India abstains from voting against Russia as UNGA deplores Moscow's actions in Ukraine
2 years, 9 months ago

India abstains from voting against Russia as UNGA deplores Moscow's actions in Ukraine

India Today  

India continued to maintain its neutral stance as it again abstained from voting against Russia on a UN General Assembly resolution on Wednesday. Despite India's stand, the UN General Assembly adopted the resolution deploring Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The 193-member General Assembly voted on Wednesday, demanding that Russia immediately stop using force against Ukraine. Read | Top developments on Day …

Preview: After UNSC abstention on Ukraine resolution, India faces more tough choices at UNSC, UNGA
2 years, 9 months ago

Preview: After UNSC abstention on Ukraine resolution, India faces more tough choices at UNSC, UNGA

The Hindu  

After abstaining from the UN Security Council resolution 8979 condemning Russian action in Ukraine on Saturday, India faces more difficult choices, with the U.S. and European-led coalition now pushing for a vote at the UN General Assembly aimed at “isolating Russia”. India has thus far refrained from supporting any resolution criticising Russia, which is a traditional strategic partner, but officials …

'India retained option of reaching out to all sides by abstaining from UN vote on Ukraine'
2 years, 9 months ago

'India retained option of reaching out to all sides by abstaining from UN vote on Ukraine'

Firstpost  

While abstaining from voting on the resolution, India issued an ‘Explanation of Vote’ after the vote in which it called for “return to the path of diplomacy” and sought immediate cessation of “violence and hostilities” New Delhi: By abstaining from a UN Security Council resolution on the Russian attack on Ukraine, India retained the option of reaching out to all …

India abstains on UN resolution that condemns Russian invasion of Ukraine, explains move
2 years, 9 months ago

India abstains on UN resolution that condemns Russian invasion of Ukraine, explains move

India Today  

India abstained from voting on a UN Security Council resolution that condemned Russia's "aggression" against Ukraine and demanded the withdrawal of Russian forces from the neighbouring country. The UN Security Council voted on Friday on the draft resolution Eleven countries voted in favour of the resolution while three countries, including India, abstained. READ | Russia vetoes UN resolution deploring invasion …

India abstains from voting on UNGA resolution on Myanmar
3 years, 6 months ago

India abstains from voting on UNGA resolution on Myanmar

India TV News  

India has abstained on a UN General Assembly resolution on Myanmar, saying its views have not been reflected in the draft resolution and a "consultative and constructive" approach involving Myanmar's neighboring countries is important as the international community strives for the peaceful resolution of the issue. The UNGA adopted a resolution on Myanmar on Friday that called "upon the Myanmar …

Why India's Vote Against Sri Lanka in UNHRC in 2012 and 2013 Should be Seen as an Aberration
3 years, 8 months ago

Why India's Vote Against Sri Lanka in UNHRC in 2012 and 2013 Should be Seen as an Aberration

News 18  

India has continued its stand of supporting Sri Lanka in UNHRC and has once again abstained from the voting process on a resolution demanding war crime investigation against the Sri Lankan government and its army. In 2013, repeating its 2012 stand, while voting for the UNHRC Resolution 22/1 on war crimes which was drafted again by the US against Sri …

Centre betrayed Tamils, says Kamal Haasan on India abstaining from voting on UNHRC resolution against Sri Lanka
3 years, 8 months ago

Centre betrayed Tamils, says Kamal Haasan on India abstaining from voting on UNHRC resolution against Sri Lanka

India Today  

Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan on Thursday criticised the government over India's decision to abstain from voting on UN Human Rights Council resolution against Sri Lanka and called it a 'big betrayal of Tamils and Tamilians'. Taking to Twitter, Kamal Haasan wrote the message in Tamil which when loosely translated in English reads: "Indian representation abstaining from voting at UN Human Rights …

Explainer: What the UNHRC resolution means for Sri Lanka
3 years, 8 months ago

Explainer: What the UNHRC resolution means for Sri Lanka

Al Jazeera  

Rights groups say the human rights resolution is a critical step in seeking justice for victims of war crimes and a ‘huge blow’ for Colombo. Rights groups say the decision is a critical step in gaining justice for victims of war crimes and could have significant implications for the current Sri Lankan government. The resolution allows the UN “to collect, …

Gross betrayal: Chidambaram attacks Centre for abstaining from voting on UNHRC resolution against Sri Lanka
3 years, 9 months ago

Gross betrayal: Chidambaram attacks Centre for abstaining from voting on UNHRC resolution against Sri Lanka

India Today  

Congress leader P Chidambaram on Wednesday urged the people of Tamil Nadu to "punish the AIADMK-BJP alliance" in the upcoming state assembly elections for "betraying" Tamils after India abstained from the UNHRC vote on Sri Lanka. "India abstained from voting on the Resolution on Sri Lanka in the UN Human Rights Council. Demanding the resignation of the external affairs minister, …

UNHRC Adopts Resolution Against Sri Lanka's Rights Record; Pak, China Vote in Favour
3 years, 9 months ago

UNHRC Adopts Resolution Against Sri Lanka's Rights Record; Pak, China Vote in Favour

News 18  

The UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on Tuesday adopted a resolution against Sri Lanka's rights record, in a setback to Colombo, which made determined efforts to garner international support ahead of the voting. Sri Lanka described the draft resolution as "unwarranted, unjustified and in violations of the relevant articles of the United Nations' Charter" India urged that the government …

India abstains during vote on resolution at UNHRC; urges Sri Lanka to fulfill its commitments
3 years, 9 months ago

India abstains during vote on resolution at UNHRC; urges Sri Lanka to fulfill its commitments

India Today  

India, which abstained during the vote on a strong resolution against Sri Lanka's human rights practices at the UNHRC, on Tuesday urged Colombo to fulfill its commitments on the devolution of political authority, to carry forward the process of reconciliation and address the aspirations of the Tamil community in the island nation. India's approach to the question of human rights …

UN rights office gets mandate to document Sri Lanka war crimes
3 years, 9 months ago

UN rights office gets mandate to document Sri Lanka war crimes

Al Jazeera  

The resolution received 22 votes in favour and 11 against, including China and Pakistan, and 14 abstentions including India. The UN Human Rights Council on Tuesday adopted a resolution giving UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet a mandate to collect and preserve information and evidence of war crimes committed during Sri Lanka’s long civil war, which ended in 2009. The erosion …

DMK's MK Stalin urges PM Modi-led Centre to support UN resolution against Sri Lanka
3 years, 9 months ago

DMK's MK Stalin urges PM Modi-led Centre to support UN resolution against Sri Lanka

India Today  

DMK president MK Stalin has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to support the United Nations’ resolution against Sri Lanka for its war crimes and human rights violations. MK Stalin released a statement on Sunday amid reports that Lanka was hopeful of India's support at the UNHRC session, saying that PM Modi's 'silence' over the issue has sent a big 'shock' …

TN leaders urge India to vote in favour of UN resolution against Sri Lanka
3 years, 9 months ago

TN leaders urge India to vote in favour of UN resolution against Sri Lanka

Hindustan Times  

DMK president MK Stalin and other leaders on Sunday urged Central government leaders to support the United Nations Human Rights Council resolution against Sri Lanka for war crimes against Tamils in the island nation. Stalin said that Modi’s silence “has caused shockwaves to Tamils around the world and in Tamil Nadu” after Sri Lankan foreign secretary Jayanath Colombage had said …

'Expect India to vote in favour of our country at UNHRC: Sri Lankan Foreign Secretary
3 years, 9 months ago

'Expect India to vote in favour of our country at UNHRC: Sri Lankan Foreign Secretary

India Today  

India has been urging Sri Lanka to implement and enforce the 13th amendment of its Constitution ever since the country's war with Tamil separatists ended in 2009. At the ongoing session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, India said that it supports its neighbour's "unity and territorial integrity" and remains committed to "aspirations of the Tamils of …

India cannot abandon us: Sri Lanka
3 years, 9 months ago

India cannot abandon us: Sri Lanka

The Hindu  

Seeking India’s “proactive” support at the UN Human Rights Council, where a resolution on Sri Lanka will be soon put to vote, the Secretary to Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, “India cannot abandon us”. On whether Sri Lanka would consider India’s possible abstention at the Council as support, the Foreign Secretary said he hoped for “proactive” and “constructive” …

‘Political move’: Sri Lanka urges rejection of UNHRC resolution
3 years, 10 months ago

‘Political move’: Sri Lanka urges rejection of UNHRC resolution

Al Jazeera  

Sri Lanka subjected to ‘unprecedented propaganda campaign’, the foreign minister says in video address to the UN Human Rights Council. Sri Lanka has urged the United Nations Human Rights Council to reject a forthcoming resolution voicing “serious concern” over the “deteriorating” rights situation in the country. Last month, UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet called for an International Criminal Court investigation …

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