The decision by the United States to withdraw from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) will be helpful for Sri Lanka, according to legal specialist Dr.
Prathibha Mahanamahewa.He highlighted that this shift provides a chance for Sri Lanka to challenge the previous resolution brought against the island country at the 58th session of the UNHRC, set to commence on February 24.
Dr.
Mahanamahewa highlighted that the United States has regularly played a leading function in accusing Sri Lanka of war criminal activities and promoting for mechanisms such as hybrid courts, frequently backed by Western nations.
However, he kept in mind that the US withdrawal from the council could change the geopolitical landscape in Sri Lankas favor.With this advancement, we have a considerable opportunity to provide our own human rights plan.
An in your area established framework would enable us to take charge of our story and future policies.
If we secure the support of key countries like India, South Africa, and Japan, we can efficiently counter the earlier resolution against Sri Lanka, he stated.