New video evidence of alleged Sri Lankan war crimes requires UN investigation

Thursday 9 December 2010 Footage aired by a UK news programme allegedly shows evidence of war crimes by Sri Lankan soldiers in the closing days of the war. Video footage allegedly showing evidence of war crimes by Sri Lankan soldiers in the closing days of the war against members of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) underlines the need for an independent investigation by the United Nations, Amnesty International said today. Footage aired on Wednesday evening by the UK's Channel 4 News television programme, allegedly reveals new details about the location, date and time…

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