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Sri Lanka retreats from UNHRC spotlight Awaits session with low-key strategy

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Summary

Sri Lanka will take a low-key approach to the upcoming session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in September, rather than send a top-level delegation to lobby for support. The UNHRC resolution 51/1 calls for the Office of the High Commissioner to monitor and report on the situation of human rights in Sri Lanka, including progress in reconciliation and accountability, and to present an oral and written update to the Human Rights Council. However, Sri Lanka has rejected the resolution which calls for external intervention to investigate human rights and accountability issues in the country. The government has taken domestic steps to bring about reconciliation instead.

Q&As

What is Sri Lanka's strategy for the upcoming UNHRC session?
Sri Lanka will have a low profile approach to the upcoming session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).

What does the UNHRC resolution on Sri Lanka call for?
The UNHRC resolution calls for the Office of the High Commissioner to enhance its monitoring and reporting on the situation of human rights in Sri Lanka, including on progress in reconciliation and accountability, and on the impact of the economic crisis and corruption on human rights, and to present an oral update to the Human Rights Council at its fifty-third and fifty-fifth sessions, and a written update at its fifty-fourth session and a comprehensive report that includes further options for advancing accountability at its fifty-seventh session, both to be discussed in the context of an interactive dialogue.

What steps has Sri Lanka taken domestically to bring about reconciliation?
Sri Lanka has taken domestic steps to bring about reconciliation.

How will Sri Lanka respond to the UNHRC resolution?
The government has repeatedly rejected the resolution which calls for external intervention to probe human rights and accountability issues in Sri Lanka.

What is the timeline for the upcoming UNHRC session?
The next session will start on September 11 and continue till October 13. Sri Lanka’s case will also be discussed on September 11.

AI Comments

👍 This article provides a comprehensive overview of Sri Lanka's approach to the upcoming UNHRC session, and how the government is taking steps to bring about reconciliation domestically.

👎 This article fails to provide any detailed information about the content of the new UNHRC resolution, leaving readers in the dark about the specifics of the resolution.

AI Discussion

Me: It's about Sri Lanka's low-key strategy for the upcoming session of the United Nations Human Rights Council. They won't be sending a high profile delegation to lobby for support this time, and instead will rely on the Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva to engage with the respective countries.

Friend: Interesting. What do you think the implications of this move are?

Me: Well, the resolution calls for stronger monitoring of Sri Lanka's human rights situation, but without a strong representation at the UNHRC, it could be difficult for Sri Lanka to make their case heard. It could also mean that the resolution may pass without any amendments, which could have significant implications for the country.

Action items

Research the UNHRC resolution 51/1 on Sri Lanka and its implications.
Follow the progress of the upcoming session of the UNHRC and the discussion of Sri Lanka's case.
Reach out to Sri Lanka's Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva to learn more about the government's low-key strategy for the session.

Technical terms

UNHRC: United Nations Human Rights Council - an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system responsible for strengthening the promotion and protection of human rights around the world.
OHCHR: Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights - the United Nations agency responsible for the promotion and protection of human rights worldwide.
Resolution: A formal statement of opinion or intention made by a legislative body or other official group.
Interactive Dialogue: A discussion between two or more people in which each person has the opportunity to express their opinion and respond to the opinions of others.
Economic Crisis: A period of time in which a country or region experiences a significant decline in economic activity.
Accountability: The obligation of an individual or organization to account for their actions, accept responsibility for them, and to disclose the results in a transparent manner.