Joint Opposition Expresses Displeasure Over UN Rights Chief's Rebuff

February 08, 2016

The Joint Opposition today expressed its displeasure at not being allowed to meet the UNHRC Chief Zeid Ra'ad Al-Hussein.

UPFA MPs Bandula Gunawardena and Sisira Jayakody handed over a letter of protest to the UN Office, expressing their disappointment at not being allowed for a meeting.

Speaking to the media, Gunawardena said that the Joint Opposition rejects the UNHRC report on Sri Lanka, which is based on the evidence provided by unidentified persons.

Zeid Al-Hussein is currently in the island on a four day official visit.