Summary

In the present report, submitted pursuant to Human Rights Council Resolution 51/1, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights provides a comprehensive analysis of the human rights situation in Sri Lanka, highlighting some concerning trends with potentially far-reaching impact on the enjoyment of fundamental rights and freedoms in the country. Noting the nexus between impunity for past and current human rights violations and broader demands for accountability in governance, the report makes recommendations for action by both Sri Lanka and the international community to advance reconciliation, accountability and human rights.