Human rights in Sri Lanka: The Case of detainees and
disappearances
Wednesday, 24th June 2015
17:30 18:30 Room XXII
UNOG,United Nations, Geneva
Organised by Pasumai Thaayagam Foundation in association with
BTF &
USTPAC
In the year 2009, an estimated 18,000 Tamils, alongside
political leaders of the LTTE Mr. Nadesan and Mr. Pulithevan,
surrendered to the Sri Lankan security forces. Six years on, there
is still no knowledge to the whereabouts of these Tamils.
Whilst repeatedly disregarding calls to provide a comprehensive
list of detainees, the Sri Lankan government has been inconsistent
with its figures in relation to the number of detainees
involved.
Any lasting peace in the island of Sri Lanka will require the
truth about the fate of those who surrendered at the final stages
of the war to come to light.
This event will provide statements from first hand witnesses of
the surrendering process during the final stages of the war and
contextual analysis of the current situation in Sri Lanka.
CHAIR Mr. Lee Scott, former Member of Parliament, UK, and
goodwill Ambassador for Justice of Tamils
PANELIST
Ms. Janine Kristy Brimelow QC, Criminal,International &
Human Rights law barrister and Chairwoman of Bar Human Rights
Committee of England and Wales.
Mr. Balu Kaliaperumal, Madras High Court Lawyer
IMMEDIATE RELATIVES OF VICTIMS
Pasumai Thaayagam Foundation
INVITATION
Drinks and snacks will be provided
