More US Congress members join calls for probe into Chemmani mass graves

More members of the United States Congress have voiced support for Tamil demands for justice following the discovery of mass graves in Chemmani, as pressure mounts on Sri Lanka to allow an international investigation into atrocities committed during the armed conflict.

The Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission stated,

“Another mass grave has been discovered in Chemmani. The Sri Lankan government must place the rights of victims and their families at the forefront of its investigation and engage with the int’l community to ensure that perpetrators are held accountable.”