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.
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