07 July 2016

News Story: Sri Lanka says fact-finding commission to probe war crime allegations against army

COLOMBO, July 6 (Xinhua) -- The Sri Lankan government said on Wednesday that a proposed fact-finding commission will inquire into allegations raised against the army.

The army has been accused of committing war crimes during the final stages of a 30-year war with Tamil Tiger rebels.

Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera said the government will not flatly deny any allegation related to the war but will investigate them.

A fact-finding commission is expected to be established later this year following wide consultations with all stake holders.

Read the full story at Xinhua