A dimly lit Sri Lankan affair, in a side street beneath the UN
Why did Britain stage a drinks reception with the Sri Lankan government , in the shadow of UN headquarters, when Colombo’s role in horrific war crimes remains unanswered?
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Why did Britain stage a drinks reception with the Sri Lankan government , in the shadow of UN headquarters, when Colombo’s role in horrific war crimes remains unanswered?
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