US to go ahead with human rights resolution against Lanka

March 19, 2013 00:38

The US is going ahead with its resolution against Sri Lanka at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva as the Rajapaksha government has failed to fulfill its international obligations, which it promised after the fall of the LTTE, the Obama Administration said today.

Without naming any one, State Department spokesperson Victoria Nuland told reporters at her daily news conference that the US is working with a lot of governments who share its concerns about the lack of progress in Sri Lanka.

« Back to LIVE

TOP STORIES

Urvashi Goes 'Nude' At Cannes

Urvashi Rautela chose a nude, off-shoulder gown with red embellishments for her second appearance at the Cannes International Film Festival.

Kohli Haircut Sparks T20 WC Memories

Virat Kohli isn't just leading the IPL 2024 run charts, he's also been leading the conversation on off-field style.

Bridgerton, Baahubali, Beasts On OTT This Week

Lots of romance and action on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.

Travelling With A Date? 10 Things To Know

A trip with a new date can be a medley of emotions; it is highly thrilling and, at the same time, surprisingly nerve-wracking. But with these tips in mind, you can aim to have the most memorable holiday together, notes rediffGURU Ravi...

'How Will Piyush Goyal Help Us?'

'We need a candidate who will do our work and fight with the authorities; someone we can hold accountable.' 'Piyush Goyal is not that candidate.'