Many issues on SriLanka including Duminda Silva and Hejaaz raised at UNHRC session

A number of concerns were raised on Sri Lanka during the 48th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) which commenced in Geneva, Switzerland today. 

The concerns were raised during an oral update by United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet.

The concerns on Sri Lanka included the recent State of Emergency, the release of former MP Duminda Silva, the decision to drop the charges against former Navy Commander Wasantha Karannagoda, and the continued detention of activist Hejaaz Hizbullah.

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights also called for a timeline on when Sri Lanka hopes to repeal the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA).