Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardane says that Sri Lanka registered a protest over a twitter video posted by United Nations High Commissioner’s office with video footage of wartime scenes.
Mr. Gunawardane told Daily Mirror newspaper that it was a deviation of the practice by the UNHRC and therefore Sri Lanka communicated its protest.
#SriLanka's failure to address past violations has significantly heightened the risk of #HumanRights violations being repeated – New report highlights worrying trends. @MBachelet calls for international action to ensure justice for past crimes https://t.co/CCoyu9XImL pic.twitter.com/CxOiz2YQn6
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