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Sri Lanka to establish Independent Commission for Truth, Unity and Reconciliation

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The Sri Lankan government has decided to establish an independent Commission for Truth, Unity and Reconciliation, marking a historic step towards transitional justice and post-conflict reconciliation.

According to the President’s Media Division (PMD), this proposed Commission is planned to be established through an Act of Parliament, which is currently in the drafting process as a concept paper in consultation with relevant stakeholders.

The concept paper, used to prepare the final draft of the Bill for Parliament, will soon be available for comments to ensure an inclusive process in developing legislation that strengthens and safeguards national unity through truth, transitional justice, reconciliation, reparation and social cohesion, the PMD added.

A key objective of this process is to establish the truth regarding post-conflict grievances of Sri Lankan citizens, facilitating reconciliation, reparation and sustainable peace.

“The proposed Commission acknowledges every Sri Lankan’s inalienable right to ascertain the truth, a pivotal aspect for individuals and communities to heal from past conflicts,” the PMD statement reads.

 

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