Sri Lanka ready to accept allegations from public placed before LLRC on alleged war atrocities

The Sri Lankan government today (21) said that it was willing to accept any allegations on war atrocities made by the public before the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC).

Cabinet Spokesperson and Media Minister Keheliya Rambukwella told the media today that while the government would acknowledge allegations of war atrocities made by the public before the LLRC, it would not accept allegations leveled by disgruntled local and foreign elements.

He has said such elements aimed at tarnishing the image of Sri Lanka.

Rambukwella's statement comes in the wake of a call by the United Nations panel of experts on Sri Lanka appointed by the UN Secretary-General, for written submissions.
The UN Secretary-General appointed the panel to advise him on Sri Lanka's accountability for alleged war crimes and violation of human right laws during the final stages of the war in Sri Lanka last year.
Addressing the weekly cabinet briefing Minister Rambukwella said the report of the LLRC will be submitted to the UN soon and it will help to bring a clear idea about the country to the international community.
The Minister stressed that the government strongly dispels moves by certain groups against the country and the government with distorted information.