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Dear Members What is abundantly clear is that there is NO IMPARTIALITY, NO TRANSPARENCY, NO FAIR PLAY and NO FAIR HEARING inside the halls of the UNHRC and a UNHRC head that does not say a word against US,UK &..

Several countries including Russia and China criticised the report compiled by UN Human Rights Chief Navi Pillay, during the interactive dialogue held at the UNHRC sessions in Geneva yesterday while a majority of countries including the US, UK and France..

The Members of the UNHRC – 2014 Geneva Dear Heads of Missions to the UNHRC, Re:  US/UK sponsored resolution HRC#25 of March 24, 2014 relating to Sri Lanka It is indeed regrettable that the USA and UK thought it fit..

Maya Anthony Reporting from Geneva, March 22, 2014 When terrorist supporters masquerading as human rights activists appeared in Geneva, US and UK representatives canvassing for votes to move a resolution against Sri Lanka in Geneva distanced themselves. The presence of..

 Sri Lankan police  offered a million  Rupees (US$ 7,700) for information on a Tamil Tiger terrorist who is suspected of working to revive the banned outfit in the Island again. The 31-year-old suspect, Kajeeban Ponniah Selvanayagam alias Gopi, also known..

A massive demonstration was held on 24th March 2014 afternoon at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) headquarters in Geneva with the participation of over 5,000 expatriate Sri Lankan community in Europe. The demonstration with unprecedented high participation was organized by the..

“Pakistani leaders hope to convince the United Nations Human Rights Council to pass a resolution that would force US drone strikes to adhere to international law – a request that inspired the US to boycott the talks altogether, according to..

The Editorial of The Island on 24th March 2014 The US is reported to be busy giving final touches to a resolution against Sri Lanka and campaigning to ensure its passage with a higher number of votes than last time…

Fifteen years after NATO invaded Yugoslavia, memories of the 78-day bombing are still haunting present-day Serbia. Above all, people ask why the alliance brought them death and destruction. RT presents its documentary ‘Zashto?’ from the war-torn country. On March 24,..

“We encourage all parties to take a constructive approach to assist the process of reconciliation in Sri Lanka.”: Julie Bishop Photo: AP The Abbott government is resisting a push by its closest allies to establish a United Nations investigation into..