The US presenting the resolution on Sri Lanka for adoption at the UNHRC stated that the resolution is co-sponsored by 41 nations. The US added that the Human Rights situation in Sri Lanka continues to deteriorate despite few improvements.
Speaking at the 25th regular session of the Human Rights Council the US claimed that it is alarmed at the attacks on religious minorities within Sri Lanka. US urged member states of the UNHRC to vote for the resolution as only continued attention at the UNHRC would promote reconciliation in Sri Lanka.
The Macedonian delegation added that more than four years have gone by since the end of the conflict and the government of Sri Lanka has yet not made significant progress on reconciliation issues. It also highlighted issues of violence based on religion in Sri Lanka adding that much remains to be done.
Voting on the resolution is scheduled to commence shortly after the statement of the member states.
