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Sri Lanka: evidence of ongoing repression and abuse
Channel 4 News obtains exclusive footage from the “closed off”corner of northern Sri Lanka, showing evidence of camps, repression and abuse, ahead of the publication of the UN’s report on war crimes.
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Sri Lanka: High Commission statement
The Sri Lankan High Commission has issued the following statement in response to Channel 4 News’ report of 20th April 2011 on the current situation in northern Sri Lanka.
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Sri Lanka ‘war crimes’ is ‘Srebrenica moment’
The former UN spokesman in Sri Lanka Gordon Weiss tells Channel 4 News that a leaked UN report into “credible allegations” of war crimes represent Sri Lanka’s “Srebrenica moment”.
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UN leak points to ‘crimes against humanity’ in Sri Lanka war
A leaked United Nations report indicates “credible allegations” of Sri Lanka war crimes. Video first broadcast by Channel 4 News, showing alleged Tamil executions, formed a key part of the evidence.
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Sri Lanka ‘war crimes’: UN report due
A UN report into the bloody end of Sri Lanka’s civil war is due to be published, and could raise the question of an international war crimes inquiry. Channel 4 News submitted evidence to the UN.
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Sri Lanka: one man’s search for justice for his son
As the UN prepares to publish a report into atrocities committed in the Sri Lanka civil war, Channel 4 News hears the story of a man who has been fighting for justice since his son was killed in 2006.
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Defence Secretary Liam Fox calls off Sri Lanka trip
As Liam Fox calls off a controversial trip to Sri Lanka, Jonathan Miller looks at claims the defence secretary recently discussed “investment opportunities” in the country accused of war crimes.
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Sri Lanka: ‘We are investigating the war’
As calls for an international probe into alleged war crimes in Sri Lanka increase, the Sri Lankan Government tells Channel 4 News its domestic inquiry must be allowed to “achieve its objectives”.
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Who are Sri Lanka Army’s 53 Division?
The Sri Lanka Ministry of Defence claims 53 Division troops killed Isaipriya, one of the female bodies shown in the video screened by Channel 4 News. But who are they and who was their commander?
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Sri Lanka video is ‘astonishing evidence’
A leading war crimes lawyer tells Channel 4 News the video apparently showing men taking part in executions in Sri Lanka is “astonishing evidence” and the United Nations must act.
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Sri Lanka ‘war crimes’ video: woman’s body identified
Channel 4 News can name a woman journalist as one of the victims in the Sri Lanka execution video along with damning new details of the date and location where the video was filmed.
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Sri Lanka ‘war crimes’ video: who are these men?
Channel 4 News reveals images of the men caught on camera apparently taking part in executions in Sri Lanka, actions a top lawyer has branded “war crimes”. Can you help identify the men involved?
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UN: Sri Lanka ‘war crimes’ video needs investigation
The United Nations tells Channel 4 News new footage of the alleged massacre of Tamil prisoners in Sri Lanka “deserves more investigation”, as Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse visits London.
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Sri Lanka’s President Rajapakse Oxford visit cancelled
Sri Lanka’s President Rajapakse Oxford Union visit has been cancelled over “security concerns”. Channel 4 News last night revealed new footage of an alleged massacre of Tamil prisoners in Sri Lanka.
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WikiLeaks: US memo accuses Sri Lanka president of war crimes
Channel 4 News uncovers a WikiLeaks cable which appears to show the United States believes responsibility for alleged war crimes in Sri Lanka rests with its leaders, including President Rajapakse.