Universal Periodic Review, 14th Session UN Human Rights Council, Geneva, Switzerland
The period since the last Universal Periodic Review in 2007 has witnessed grave violations of the human rights of civilians in Sri Lanka, particularly in the north-east zone, by state authorities and security forces, culminating in the killing of thousands of Tamils. Although large-scale attacks on civilians have stopped since the end of the war in May 2009, violations have continued and human rights defenders (HRDs) have been particularly targeted by the state in all parts of Sri Lanka.
The period since the last Universal Periodic Review in 2007 has witnessed grave violations of the human rights of civilians in Sri Lanka, particularly in the north-east zone, by state authorities and security forces, culminating in the killing of thousands of Tamils. Although large-scale attacks on civilians have stopped since the end of the war in May 2009, violations have continued and human rights defenders (HRDs) have been particularly targeted by the state in all parts of Sri Lanka.
