Amnesty International September 7, 2011
When Will They Get Justice? Failures of Sri Lanka's Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission
Source: Amnesty International
Summary
Critiques the LLRC's failure to address accountability for serious violations of international humanitarian and human rights law, and its inadequate investigation of alleged crimes during the final stages of the armed conflict.
Key Findings
- LLRC failed to meet international standards
- Inadequate investigation of civilian deaths
- Lack of independence and impartiality
- Failure to address command responsibility