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Tamil anger at new envoy
The Age - Tamil anger at new envoy
Since learning of his nomination for the role earlier this year, Australia's Tamil community has lobbied the Gillard government to reject Admiral Samarasinghe in response to Sri Lanka's refusal to allow an international war crimes tribunal. Australian Tamil Congress spokeswoman Sam Pari said the Tamil community felt betrayed and disappointed as the appointment would give an accused war criminal diplomatic immunity.
ATC in the media - UN report on war crimes in SL
The Wire - Leaked UN report details Sri Lankan war crimes
Produced by Emma Davis
A UN report detailing the crimes committed by both sides of the Sri Lankan civil war has been leaked to the public. The report examined the operations of the Sri Lankan government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam rebel group, and found both sides were guilty of exploiting refugees. The UN also found claims that war crimes committed in Sri Lanka were credible and needed to be investigated further. Story Features: Doctor Sam Pari, spokesperson for the Australian Tamil Congress; John Whitehall, Professor of Paediatrics at the University of Western Sydney.
Leaked UN report accuses Sri Lanka of War Crimes
Pressure on Sri Lanka for War Crimes Probe- The Australian
UN accuses Sri Lanka of slaughtering civilians- SMH
http://www.smh.com.au/world/un-accuses-sri-lanka-of-slaughtering-civilians-20110417-1djmw.html
Leaked UN report accuses Sri Lanka of war crimes
Reporter: Cameron Wilson
Speakers: Gordon Weiss, former spokesman for the UN in Sri Lanka
http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/connectasia/stories/201104/s3194620.htm
United Nations Panel of Experts submit their report to the United Nations Secretary General
Report of the UNSG’s panel of experts on accountability in SL
http://www.island.lk/index.php?page_cat=article-details&page=article-details&code_title=23146
Channel 4, UK - UN leak points to 'crimes against humanity' in Sri Lanka war
A leaked United Nations report indicates "credible allegations" of Sri Lanka war crimes. Video first broadcast by Channel 4 News, showing alleged Tamil executions, formed a key part of the evidence.
BBC – Sri Lanka rejects rejects secret UN war
Pursuing Palitha Kohona for war crimes
Pursuing Palitha Kohona for war crimes
