Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor George Galloway (Workers Party of Britain), on Wednesday, 8 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 7 members in total.
15th anniversary of the end of the Sri Lankan Civil War and support for the Tamil community
That this House acknowledges the 15th anniversary of the Sri Lankan Civil War's conclusion on 18 May 2009, marking the end of a conflict that caused significant casualties and displacement, particularly affecting the Tamil community; remembers all lives lost, emphasising the civilian casualties and the enduring suffering and impact on the Tamil survivors and their descendants; urges the Sri Lankan Government to comply with international legal norms in investigating allegations of war crimes and human rights abuses, advocating for international oversight to ensure impartial justice and reconciliation; encourages continued international support for human rights monitoring and reconciliation efforts in Sri Lanka, highlighting the UK's role in promoting sustainable peace and respect for all ethnic groups; recognises the contributions of the Tamil diaspora in the UK, who have been pivotal in fostering awareness and dialogue about the human rights challenges facing Tamils in Sri Lanka; recommends that the UK Government enhance its support for human rights and humanitarian initiatives in Sri Lanka, leading international reconstruction and reconciliation endeavours; proposes a debate in this House to assess the current status of Sri Lanka's Tamil community and evaluate the UK's involvement in supporting global human rights and peace-building initiatives; and reaffirms this House's dedication to fostering global peace, justice, and human rights, underscoring the importance of international solidarity against historical injustices.
Secondary information
- Type
- Early day motion
- Reference
- 737
- Session
- 2023-24
- Other sponsors
- Jonathan Edwards
- Jim Shannon
- Rachael Maskell
- Chris Stephens
- Claudia Webbe
- Subjects
- Armed conflict Anniversaries Human rights Peace Sri Lanka Tamils
- Link
- View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk
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- Timestamp
- 2024-06-21 17:24:48 +0100
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- http://data.parliament.uk/edms/62237
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