The Sri Lankan government has opposed efforts by Tamils for national recognition. This brought about 30 years of armed conflict between the government and the Tamil Tigers.
Three years ago a national unity government was elected and it was hoped that reforms would address the grievances of the Tamil people (such as the right to communicate in their own language.)
Unfortunately, torture and other human rights abuses have been carried out against the Tamil people under the operation of the Prevention of Terrorism Act.
Ian Paisley, a DUP MP wrote a letter to the Prime Minister asking the UK government to oppose a United Nations Human Rights Council resolution to authorise “an international investigation which will uncover the truth about alleged violations on both sides of the conflict.”
It emerged that Mr Paisley had failed to register the luxury family holidays paid for by the Sri Lankan government. He has now received a 30-day suspension and apologised to the House of Commons for his transgressions.
The abuse and torture of the Tamil people continue.
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