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US supports justice and peace in Sri Lanka after the war

This US House of Representatives resolution marks the 12th anniversary of the end of the war in Sri Lanka and honors those who died. It expresses support for efforts towards justice, accountability, reconciliation, and reconstruction to ensure a lasting peaceful solution and a prosperous future for all people of Sri Lanka.
Key points
The US recognizes the need for accountability for war crimes and human rights violations committed during the conflict.
The resolution urges the protection of political rights for minorities and working towards a permanent political solution.
The US recommends exploring prosecutions for serious crimes and supports international accountability mechanisms.
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Recognizing 12 years since the end of the war in Sri Lanka on May 18, 2009, honoring the lives lost, and expressing support for justice, accountability, reconciliation, reconstruction, reparation, and reform in Sri Lanka to ensure a lasting peaceful political solution and a prosperous future for all people of Sri Lanka.
Print number: HRES 413
Sponsor: Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2]
Process start date: 2021-05-18