US official wants Sri Lanka reconciliation commission to address war crime allegations

A top United States official Wednesday urged Sri Lanka's reconciliation commission appointed by the President to address the war crime allegations raised in the United Nations report prepared by a Panel of Experts on Sri Lanka's armed conflict that ended in May 2009.

Economic prosperity and development not enough for peace and healing in Sri Lanka, US says

The economic prosperity and development, although necessary, are not sufficient conditions for lasting peace and healing in Sri Lanka, a high ranking United States official says.