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<p>We regularly raise human rights concerns with the Sri Lankan government and urge
them to make progress on reconciliation and accountability. The UK was a main co-sponsor
of the UN Human Rights Council resolution passed in March, which establishes an international
investigation into allegations of violations and abuses of international law on both
sides of Sri Lanka’s military conflict. The resolution also calls upon the Sri Lankan
government to end continuing incidents of human rights violations and abuses in Sri
Lanka.</p><p>We also continue to raise our concerns about attacks against religious
minorities in Sri Lanka with the Sri Lankan government, including the most recent
violence in Aluthgama and Beruwala. Through our High Commissioner in Colombo, we have
urged the Sri Lankan authorities to take early action to promote peaceful co-existence
between all communities, noting the importance of ensuring any acts of violence, intimidation
or threats are thoroughly investigated and those responsible brought to justice.</p><p>
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