Political Duplicity and Hypocrisy of Sri Lanka’s Regime

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Nearly one month ago (October 24), the Sri Lankan government called for an explanation in their twenty-one word statement on the killing of former dictator Muammar Gaddafi. [1]  Earlier, on March 22, 2011, the Sri Lanka Ministry of External Affairs issued a statement on the deteriorating situation in Libya, which said “the issue of protection of the civilian population in Libya remains a concern for Sri Lanka”.[2]

It is true, the Sri Lankan government’s “Widely criticized newly revised human rights approach”  needs to be appreciated and welcomed.  However, the twenty-one word statement tactically avoided any possible independent investigation from the international community.  

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