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we petition the obama administration to:
support an international investigation into war crimes and other human rights abuses committed in Sri Lanka
Both the Sri Lankan government and the opposition Tamil Tigers reportedly committed war crimes, crimes against humanity and human rights abuses during the war in Sri Lanka. The Sri Lankan government has a poor record of effectively investigating violations by its forces, as documented by Amnesty International. An international investigation into the crimes and abuses committed by both sides during the war is needed if the victims are to receive justice. The U.S. government should publicly support such an international investigation as a first step toward achieving accountability in Sri Lanka for these crimes and abuses.
Created: Sep 29, 2011
Issues: Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement, Foreign Policy, Human Rights
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September 29, 2011
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Cuddalore
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Toronto
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newyork, AL
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Machesney Park, IL
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Minneapolis, MN
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Champaign, IL
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Richmond, VA
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London
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London
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Toronto, OH
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New York, NY
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Arlington, MA
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Fort Wayne, IN
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Houston, TX
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Chatham, NJ
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Chennai, TN
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London
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Jamaica, NY
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Winnetka, IL
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Wichita, KS
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Mackay, Qld , Australia
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Chantilly, VA
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Getzville, NY
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Clifton Park, NY
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Flushing, NY
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Coeur D Alene, ID
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San Diego, CA
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Raleigh, NC
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Longmont, CO
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Global Peace Support Group UK Ltd is a registered organisation based in London. The organisation dedicated to be involved in humanitarian and other related issues. We also work along with other similar organisations to promote peace and harmony among various societies..
GLOBAL PEACE SUPPORT GROUP - UK - TIRELESSLY WORK ON THE CONCEPT OF:
"SELF DETERMINATION IS KEY TO THE WORLD PEACE"
MOURNS ON THE CONTINUED TRAGEDY OF THE PEOPLE OF North & East of Tamil EELAM WITH THE HOPE OF ALL OF OUR ENDEAVOURS WOULD BRING AN END TO THOSE SUFFERING DURING THE YEAR AHEAD.
The International community has a duty towards the long suffering Sri Lankan Tamil population to restore their rights of SELF DETERMINATION.
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