INVITATION

Human rights in Sri Lanka: The Case

of detainees and disappearances
Wednesday, 24th June
2015
17:30 18:30 Room XXII
UNOG,United Nations, Geneva
Organised by Pasumai
Thaayagam Foundation
in association with BTF &
USTPAC
In the year 2009, an estimated
18,000
Tamils,
alongside
political
leaders of the LTTE Mr. Nadesan and
Mr. Pulithevan, surrendered to the Sri
Lankan security forces. Six years on,
there is still no knowledge to the
whereabouts of these Tamils.
Whilst repeatedly disregarding calls to
provide a comprehensive list of
detainees, the Sri Lankan government
has been inconsistent with its figures in
relation to the number of detainees
involved.
Any lasting peace in the island of Sri
Lanka will require the truth about the
fate of those who surrendered at the
final stages of the war to come to light.

CHAIR
Mr. Lee Scott, former Member of Parliament, UK,
and goodwill Ambassador for Justice of Tamils
PANELIST
Ms. Janine Kristy Brimelow QC,
Criminal,International & Human Rights law
barrister and Chairwoman of Bar Human
Rights Committee of England and Wales.
Mr. Balu Kaliaperumal, Madras High Court
Lawyer
IMMEDIATE RELATIVES OF VICTIMS

This event will provide statements from

first hand witnesses of the surrendering
process during the final stages of the
war and contextual analysis of the
current situation in Sri Lanka.
Drinks and snacks will be provided

Pasumai Thaayagam Foundation