Rasamanickam presses Govt. on missing persons, accountability gaps | Daily FT
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- The article details a parliamentary debate where Tamil National Alliance MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam questions the government's handling of missing persons cases and accountability mechanisms. Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara responds with data on government efforts, including expanded investigations and international technical support, while rejecting external accountability mechanisms.
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“Rasamanickam said concerns raised by victim communities remain unaddressed more than a year into the Government’s term.”
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“Rasamanickam referenced the UN Human Rights Council 61 Core Group statement on Sri Lanka calling for credible accountability and international engagement with OHCHR.”
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“Rasamanickam questioned the absence of a unified database of missing persons and delays in the Chemmani mass graves investigation.”
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“Justice Minister Nanayakkara stated that data from multiple sources has been consolidated into a temporary database.”
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“Nanayakkara mentioned 19 mass grave sites have been identified with investigations ongoing in Colombo, Mullaitivu, Mannar, Batticaloa, and Trincomalee.”
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“Rs. 19 million has been allocated for the Chemmani excavation under court supervision using forensic and archaeological standards.”
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“Technical support from the International Committee of the Red Cross includes training for 40 excavation officers and 60 participants in advanced programs.”
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“The OMP plans to complete investigations into 5,000 cases this year and 6,000 cases next year.”
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“As of 31 December 2025, 4,456 claimants received reparations payments and 31 collective programs benefited 1,523 individuals.”
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“The Government will not engage with external accountability mechanisms, rejecting the Sri Lanka accountability project as counterproductive.”
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“Nanayakkara stated international assistance will be used for technical expertise but enforcement will remain domestic.”
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